Torpedo Bug vs Comoros Islands Fruit Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Torpedo Bug | Comoros Islands Fruit Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Siphanta hebes | Goliathus goliatus comorensis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Flatidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 30-50 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, Pacific Islands, Hawaii (invasive) | Comoros Islands |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Torpedo Bug
A bright green flatid planthopper with an elongated torpedo-shaped body profile when wings are folded. It is native to Australia and has been introduced to various Pacific islands.
Did You Know?
In Hawaii, where it was accidentally introduced, it became a minor pest of macadamia nut trees and ornamental plants but is now largely controlled by natural enemies.
Comoros Islands Fruit Beetle
A large fruit chafer beetle found in the Comoros Islands of the Indian Ocean. Adults visit flowering and fruiting trees.
Did You Know?
Males have a forked horn on the head used in pushing contests over feeding sites.