All beetles undergo four phases of metamorphoses – from egg to grub-like larvae, to pupa, to adult beetle. Some insects can be so variable even within a species. taurus, ID credit: Noël Mal) from the miombo forests of southern Congo (DRC). When I say this beetle is large, it is actually about 6 cm (2 inches) in length. See more ideas about Bugs and insects, Beautiful bugs, Beetle insect. I think we have a winner: Eudicella smithii. It is always fun finding such creatures in one’s garden! These beetles, which range in length from just a few millimeters to 6 centimeters, usually bear long antennae—thus the common name long-horned beetles. Any suggestions would be very welcome. Here are some other contenders! Isn’t it wonderful to find that there’s still so much to discover! lol. I was pretty astounded when I first saw it and quite taken with the fact that it seemed to be sleeping. Download high-quality big horned beetle on isolated white background. Although this beetle seemed to be rather clumsy, it did manage to hook onto a leaf when hanging upside down underneath, Here is the beetle partially concealed as it hangs upside down under a leaf, using its hooked ‘feet’ or ‘toes’ to hang onto the leaf, A close-up the beetle keeping a low profile and showing its jointed legs and hooked ‘toes’. I am a dyed-in-the-wool generalist, but I can quite see the need for specialists . I kept an eye on the beetle off and on throughout the morning. Must say I felt a bit embarrassed on his behalf when he fell off those leaves twice in such an ungainly manner. I had narrowed it down to E. smithii or E. euthalia natalensis as being the most likely and I have just read that in fact they are synonyms for the same species (see http://www.catalogueoflife.org/col/details/species/id/4a69014ccd6d46a3978b4989a83a667b/synonym/325998b8b9c68fb6dbf176edba6e7a18). I am pretty certain it is in the Scarabaedae family of beetles – known as scarabs – which is a huge family comprising 30 000 species worldwide and about 3000 species in southern Africa. I checked in my African Insect Life but found no ID for your spectacular looking beetle. Thank you Graham – it is great to know the genus and it is so nice of Ark to have found that out. And search more of iStock's library of royalty-free stock images that features Aggression photos available for quick and easy download. I am busy chatting on Facebook with an entomologist by the name of Dr. Art Evans. May 28, 2019 - Stag, Goliath and other beetles with large horns. Just 100 exposures (f/5.6, ISO100, 1/6sec, flash). And in a way, the lack of identification adds to its rather extra-terrestrial demeanour and allure. It is wonderful (and sometimes daunting?) Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Here you go , Carol. 2019. Perhaps the one that is browner rather than green (jade) headed is a regional difference (or even subspecies) in KZN. Longhorned Beetle, common name for any member of a family of beetles known for their long antennae, or "horns," and the wood-boring habits of the larvae. I am content to know the genus for now , Great photos and good luck in your search to identify it. And search more of iStock's library of royalty-free stock images that features Animal photos available for quick and easy download. It gives such a thrill to ‘find’ something ‘new’, doesn’t really matter if it has been described before, your account is fresh, new and vital, sharing your excitement! I was delighted to come across such a surprising creature. Thanks very much Cheryl – who would have thought a beetle could be so magnificent? Asian longhorned beetle. I read that the family of scarab beetles includes dung beetles, chafers, rhinocerous beetles, and Goliath beetles among its members. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. In this photo of the beetle, the antennae with the ends furled into clubs can be seen on either side of the two-pronged horn. Jade Headed Buffalo Beetle In this short video, not a lot happens, but it does show something of the beetle’s rather other-worldly quality. When I say this beetle is large, it is actually about 6 cm (2 inches) in length. Whaddya mean its Thursday already? he reckons it is a flower chafer in the genus Eudicella. images, illustrations and vectors perfectly priced to fit your projects budget. What a fabulous find you have there, Carol! In various members of the family, however, the antennae are quite short (e.g., Neandra brunnea) and such species can be difficult to distinguish from related beetle families such as the Chrys… My comment has disappeared. But I’m so glad to look at the post again on arriving home. Keith S 18-Jul-2011 04:04: Excellent website and beautiful photos! All of the 900 or so long-horned beetles in the U.S. and Canada feed on plants. No membership needed. The beetle apparently warming up in the glow of the sun that is penetrating through a thin layer of clouds and radiating a degree of warmth. Ark has lifted the veil of mystery somewhat, identifying the genus as Eudicella. I am glad to see this mystery beetle has been identified. Thanks again very much for your assistance. The larvae feed in tunnels in the wood of the tree branches and trunks, eventually killing the tree. Field Guide to Insects of South Africa. Longhorned beetles live throughout the world. He is quite a handsome chap, isn’t he? Download royalty-free Big horned beetle stock photo 9114902 from Depositphotos collection of millions of premium high-resolution stock photos, vector images and illustrations. Maybe this is a unique/new variety? A garden birdbath during dry July Uh! 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( Log Out /  My money’s on it being this one (but please feel free to delete this comment, Carol, to keep the mystical quality of your post): Fresh plant matter may include fruit, flowers and sap. Adult long-horned beetles grow to be between 3/8 and 1 inch in length. Yes I am happy to at least have the genus (and probably the species too is confirmed), though it is magnificent whatever the ID . Zerene stacker, retouched in Pmax & Dmap, GIMP & Picasa for treatment and crop…. 4K and HD video ready for any NLE immediately. Yes he is a spectacular beetle, and luckily for him he already has a name . ( Log Out /  Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. It has been interesting learning about these remarkable beasties. 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Adults are shiny black in colour with irregular white spots and are large, ranging from 1.9 to… Download this Premium Photo about Big horned beetle on white background, and discover more than 7 Million Professional Stock Photos on Freepik After finding photos of some similarish beetles, I wonder if perhaps this beetle is a fruit or flower chafer, perhaps in the tribus Goliathini, maybe in the genus, Fab beetle: Large, horned, colourful and unidentified, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scarabaeidae, http://www.beetlesofafrica.com/beetle_detail.asp?beetleid=847&page=1&count=y, http://www.catalogueoflife.org/col/details/species/id/4a69014ccd6d46a3978b4989a83a667b/synonym/325998b8b9c68fb6dbf176edba6e7a18, http://flower-beetles.com/foto/eudicella%20tetraspilota%207.jpg, https://www.biolib.cz/en/taxon/id1251023/, Citrus swallowtail butterflies, a caterpillar and an agama too – letting nature back in, Horsewood: Slender tree of the forest margins, Encounters with flowers and their visitors, Patterns in nature: Hailstones and their aftermath, Patterns in nature: Symmetry in animals and flowers. I am content to stick with the genus as identified and not be too bothered as to the exact species. Hopefully this link works http://www.catalogueoflife.org/col/details/species/id/4a69014ccd6d46a3978b4989a83a667b/synonym/325998b8b9c68fb6dbf176edba6e7a18. All sizes | Colophon primosi | Flickr - Photo Sharing! Most species are characterized by extremely long antennae, which are often as long as or longer than the beetle's body. The Coleoptera order is represented in 25,000 different known examples throughout North America and upwards of 350,000 species worldwide - making them the largest order of the animal kingdom. The beetle represents respect for authority, but also protection and gaining more acceptable standards. I read that the family of scarab beetles includes dung beetles, chafers, rhinocerous beetles, and Goliath beetles among its members. Best to leave them alive to get on with it. (Lucanus cervus). I think it has consumed some toxic substance, maybe dagga or Dave’s beer. Yes, what matters is that it came, you saw it, you appreciated it, you shared it. I enjoyed this immensely! I bent down to see it hanging under another leaf that was lower down, but it fell off that leaf too, as can be seen in the video below. Beetles use their horns to grab other beetles, lift them in the air, and even throw them off trees. I’ve had similar experiences of seeing something really distinctive, be it insects or plants or fish, and figuring it will be easy to ID and some of them are still in my ‘mystery’ folder. Thanks for checking Anne. The cream colored larvae have a worm-like body and grow larger than the adults; 3/8 to 1-1/2 inches in length. It is really good to share in this collaboration Beautiful beetle! Ah well. The Eucalyptus Long-horned Borer is mainly dark reddish brown. Find the perfect big horned beetle stock photo. I hope you are able to ferret out its identity. Theodora rodorigesi - CETONIIDAE - Goliath group. I thought your photos compared favorably to those I was looking at while trying to ID the beetle. This beetle is believed to have been spread from Asia in solid wood packaging material. He is quite a handsome chap, isn’t he? Beautifully photographed as always. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. When I first spotted the beetle on an overcast morning after light rain, it appeared to be fast asleep among the leaves of a Lebombo cluster-leaf sapling. I had not seen such a large, colourful beetle before, and definitely not one with such an ornate y-shaped horn projecting from its face. Lucky him. There are likely to be others too! Thanks so much for looking it up. Such a horn usually occurs only in males, and it is used for fighting over mates or resources. Sharing insights and celebrating the creatures and plants that inhabit and enrich suburban spaces, with images mostly from my own garden in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands in South Africa and sometimes from further afield. 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Thank you Sandy. I have seen photos of an E. smithii similar to the one I saw that was photographed on the KZN north coast (and on one site referred to as North Coast Large Yellow Fruit Chafer). Download this Twin Big Horned Beetle photo now. Thank you Ark. 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What a fun discovery, Carol, he’s definitely a colorful fellow. Stag beetle on a hand. The have large compound eyes with notches where the antenna emerge, and strong mandibles for chewing. No need to register, buy now! At the tip of each antenna a club-like apex comprises 3-7 flat, moveable plates, which can be fanned out to scent odours. All six legs of this beetle end in a forked “foot” that appears to be adapted for hooking onto things rather than grasping. A wish for the vulnerable Take me to your Commodore: Garden butterflies from the African savannahs The road taken: Snail trail encounter Crocosmia aurea: Saffron-scented falling stars A good match: Pollinator and flower Black-headed Oriole: Golden bird of the African treetops Against the odds: Finding tree frogs in flowers Cats and the wildlife garden African shadow brocade Solitude in the suburbs Say can I have some of your purple berries? Thanks Carol – I think he is gorgeous too. Big horned beetle on black background - Buy this stock photo and explore similar images at Adobe Stock Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Marvellous photos of this magnificent beetle! Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources / Bugwood.org. Stag, Goliath and other beetles with large horns. ( Log Out /  Thanks Christeen. Here are a couple of links to similar images: http://flower-beetles.com/foto/eudicella%20tetraspilota%207.jpg & https://www.biolib.cz/en/taxon/id1251023/. Adults are shiny black in colour with irregular white spots and are large, ranging from 1.9 to 3.8 cm (0.75 to 1.5 inches) in body length. One of the distinctive characteristics of scarab beetles is the antennae. And I think yours maybe be female. Photo about Big horned beetle on white background. Those disappearing comments are perplexing. Insects are typically drawn to areas by available food supply, weather, environmental factors, water supply, mating patterns etc... and are quite territorial. that there is still so much to discover (and more than I can ever learn!). With hindsight I think that perhaps it was warming up in preparation for flying. I’ll let you know. I have checked my spam folder and your comment didn’t go there btw. Adults and larvae of scarab beetles, depending on the species, eat fresh or decaying plant matter, nectar, dung and fungi. Your mystery folder sounds to be intriguing, if a little frustrating! Explore similar videos at Adobe Stock Note: Please understand that that insects do not adhere to man-drawn borders on a map as such they may be found beyond the general "reach" as showcased on our website. Magical. Browse 529 horned beetle stock photos and images available, or search for stag beetle or bug to find more great stock photos and pictures. I was wrong! The mystery of this magnificent visitor to your garden has my attention. ( Log Out /  I love that analogy to a child’s toy. The beetle is so colorful it almost reminds me of a child’s toy…just beautiful! That is one imposing beetle, Carol. So if the large beetle in our garden is a scarab, to find exactly which species it is out of so many might be a bit needle-in-the-haystackish. I fancy that the two black dots, resembling eyes might perhaps be a deterrent to predators. Of course larger beetles do occur, but this is the largest beetle I have seen in our area. I have been looking at species of Eudicella to see if any that look like the one I saw occur in South Africa. Beetles are amazing creatures that are easily recognized by their shell-like exteriors. And WP’s comments mechanism is a system that sometimes passeth all understanding. The longhorn beetles (Cerambycidae; also known as long-horned or longicorns) are a large family of beetles, with over 26,000 species described, slightly more than half from the Eastern Hemisphere. Video clip id … Looks like you got your id in the end which is great. I will remember this critter when/if you ever definitively name it and come back to tell us about it. better in large Nikon D300 & Tamron macro 90mm f2.8 (handheld). Must say I felt a bit embarrassed on his behalf when he fell off those leaves twice in such an ungainly manner. I agree that it looks a lot like the E. tetraspilota euthalia but I have not found it confirmed it occurs in SA. (excuse the anthropomorphization), Well I agree that he is handsome And perhaps he was embarrassed too, which is why he flew away , I hope someone helps with the identification of this mystery beetle. The Asian long-horned beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis), also known as the starry sky, sky beetle, or ALB, is native to eastern China, and Korea. Beetle horns can be impressive weapons. Explore Arthur Anker's photos on Flickr. Isn’t it odd that we find it hard not penetrate the mystery after all , Indeed. The Asian long-horned beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis), native to China and Korea, is a major pest of many hardwood trees, especially species of maple, boxelder, horsechestnut, buckeye, willow, and elm. Eudicella smithii, E. trimeni, and E. euthalia natalensis. Download royalty-free Big horned beetle on white background stock photo 125448174 from Depositphotos collection of millions of premium high-resolution stock photos, vector images and … Image of rhinoceros, nature, male - 83374569 Longicorn Beetle (Cerambycidae family ) Longicorn Beetles are large beetles with extremely long antenna that come from the edges of their eyes. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Thank you so very much Ark – that is really helpful. Notes: These big, beautiful insects are completely harmless to humans Japanese Beetle The Japanese beetle is one of the most destructive pests in the United States, chewing its way through the leaves of upwards of 300 different species, especially rose, grapes, linden, and crepe myrtle. Seems like there are several similar Eudicella sub species so maybe Arkenaten’s entomologist will be able to pin it down. 2019. Can’t find an exact colour match, but they all have the four spots on the carapace. Oh good – because that fits with what I have been reading Thanks for confirming this. I caught a huge beetle that looks a lot like the Giant Root Borer, but it's a little bit lighter and has swept-back antennae (thinner and curved). What a spectacular creature, Carol, and I agree that not knowing exactly what it is, where it comes from and where it is going seems rather fitting! It would be interesting to know if it usually feeds on plants that are easier to hang on to! Flower beetle, Flower chafer, Horned beetle, Insects South Africa, Scarabaeidae, South Africa, Thank you Ronn. I’m with Arkenaten on the Eudicella ID. Yes, some things simply can’t be pinned down without cutting them up and analyzing the remains. I’m sorry though that it seems to have missed its chance of being called after you though Carol! Arthur Anker has uploaded 13728 photos to Flickr. There are a few contenders (as I have commented to Graham). Yes it was special to see such a spectacular and intriguing beetle for the first time. Nothing worse than not knowing what you have. Your close ups are always so amazing! As you will see from the comments, Ark has ferreted out the ID. Huge collection, amazing choice, 100+ million high quality, affordable RF and RM images. Fire on the line Fleeting garden visitors: The Bush Blackcap and the Swee Waxbill The African dog rose Itchy feet Atmosphere For the birds: Grass going to seed in the autumn garden Surprise! Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. After finding photos of some similarish beetles, I wonder if perhaps this beetle is a fruit or flower chafer, perhaps in the tribus Goliathini, maybe in the genus Mecynorhina? As you will see in the comments Ark has been able to identify the genus as being Eudicella, which is great to know. What a spectacular creature. 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