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Giant African Flower Beetle vs Hercules Beetle

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Giant African Flower Beetle

Giant African Flower Beetle

Mecynorrhina torquata

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Hercules Beetle

Hercules Beetle

Dynastes hercules

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Size

Giant African Flower Beetle

Giant African Flower Beetle

0.09 m

Human

1.75 m

Hercules Beetle

Hercules Beetle

0.17 m

Giant African Flower BeetleHercules Beetle
Weight8–18 g25–85 g
Length4–9 cm5–17 cm
Wingspan12–18 cm–
Top Speed25 km/h15 km/h
Lifespan1–2 yrs1–2 yrs
Incubation30 days180 days
Offspring20–80 30–100
DietHerbivoreHerbivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalNocturnal
MigrationSedentarySedentary
HabitatRainforest, ForestRainforest, Forest
RegionsAfricaSouth America
FamilyScarabaeidaeScarabaeidae
OrderColeopteraColeoptera