Uganda Giant Flower Beetle vs Stigmate Brown Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Uganda Giant Flower Beetle | Stigmate Brown Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mecynorrhina ugandensis | Hemerobius stigma |
| Order | Coleoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Hemerobiidae |
| Size | 50-85 mm | 10-14 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central Africa (DRC, Uganda, Cameroon) | Europe, North America, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Uganda Giant Flower Beetle
A large and colorful cetoniine beetle with metallic green and yellow coloration. Males have a prominent forked horn on the head. It is highly sought after by collectors worldwide.
Did You Know?
Males use their forked horns to flip rivals off branches during territorial disputes over feeding sites.
Stigmate Brown Lacewing
A brown lacewing with a distinctive dark spot on each forewing. Widespread in conifer-dominated forests of the Northern Hemisphere.
Did You Know?
The dark wing stigma that gives it its name helps distinguish it from over 100 similar species.