Two-spotted Case-bearer vs Eastern Hercules Flower Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Two-spotted Case-bearer | Eastern Hercules Flower Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cryptocephalus bipunctatus | Mecynorrhina polyphemus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 40-80 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | West and Central Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Two-spotted Case-bearer
A cylindrical beetle with red to orange elytra each bearing a single black spot, and a dark head and pronotum. It feeds on the leaves of various deciduous trees.
Did You Know?
The female coats each egg with fecal material before dropping it to the ground, where the larva uses this casing as the foundation for its protective case.
Eastern Hercules Flower Beetle
A large African flower beetle with variable coloration from green to brown. Males have a short forked horn on the head.
Did You Know?
Named after the cyclops Polyphemus due to the single horn on the male's head resembling a central eye.