Xylotrupes Rhinoceros Beetle vs Rosette Gall Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Xylotrupes Rhinoceros Beetle | Rosette Gall Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xylotrupes gideon | Dasineura urticae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Dynastinae | Cecidomyiidae |
| Size | 30-70 mm | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Gall Makers |
| Regions | India, Southeast Asia, Australia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Xylotrupes Rhinoceros Beetle
A widespread Asian rhinoceros beetle commonly used in beetle fighting. Males have a forked horn on the head.
Did You Know?
In Thailand, beetle fighting with this species is a traditional sport with organized tournaments.
Rosette Gall Midge
A tiny midge that causes distinctive rosette galls on the tips of stinging nettles. The growing tip is stunted and swollen. Very common wherever nettles grow.
Did You Know?
The distinctive bunched rosette galls on nettle tips are so common that most people have seen them without knowing the cause.