Yanbaru Long-armed Scarab vs Columbian Flower Planthopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yanbaru Long-armed Scarab | Columbian Flower Planthopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cheirotonus jambar | Poekilloptera phalaenoides |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Euchirinae | Flatidae |
| Size | 45-65 mm | 15-20 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Japan (Okinawa) | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
Yanbaru Long-armed Scarab
An extremely rare scarab beetle endemic to the Yanbaru forests of Okinawa. Males have greatly elongated forelegs used in mating displays.
Did You Know?
It was only discovered in 1983 and is protected as a Japanese national natural monument.
Columbian Flower Planthopper
A large and spectacular flatid with broad white wings marked with black spots, closely resembling a moth. Groups of nymphs produce masses of white waxy filaments on branches.
Did You Know?
Clusters of waxy-coated nymphs on a branch can look like a fungal growth or cotton mass, providing effective communal camouflage.