Yanbaru Long-armed Scarab vs Elephant Stomach Bot Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yanbaru Long-armed Scarab | Elephant Stomach Bot Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cheirotonus jambar | Cobboldia elephantis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Euchirinae | Oestridae |
| Size | 45-65 mm | 14-18 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Parasites |
| Regions | Japan (Okinawa) | South and Southeast Asia |
| 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.
Elephant Stomach Bot Fly
A rare bot fly whose larvae develop in the stomachs of Asian elephants. Females lay eggs around the mouth of the elephant, and larvae migrate to the stomach. It is one of only a few bot flies specialized on elephants, and its biology is poorly understood.
Did You Know?
It is one of the largest and rarest bot flies, and wild specimens are extremely difficult to collect due to their association with elephants.