Insect
Ladybug
The spotted beetle gardeners love
Order Coleoptera
Coleoptera is a taxonomic order in the class Insecta. Global Animal Guide profiles 5 of its members: Ladybug, Firefly, Stag Beetle and 2 more. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.
Coleoptera species compared
| Animal | Weight | Length | Top speed | Lifespan | Native to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladybug Coccinella septempunctata | 0 g | 1 cm | 24 km/h | 1 yrs | Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Oceania | Least Concern |
| Firefly Lampyridae | 0 g | 2 cm | 8 km/h | 1 yrs | Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Oceania | Least Concern |
| Stag Beetle Lucanus cervus | 5 g | 7 cm | 5 km/h | 1 yrs | Europe, Asia | Near Threatened |
| Dung Beetle Scarabaeus sacer | 3 g | 3 cm | 1 km/h | 1 yrs | Africa, Europe, Asia | Least Concern |
| Rhinoceros Beetle Dynastinae | 30 g | 6 cm | 2 km/h | 1 yrs | Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Oceania | Least Concern |
Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.
Profiles
Insect
Firefly
The glowing beetle of warm summer nights
Insect
Stag Beetle
The large beetle with antler-like jaws
Insect
Dung Beetle
The strong beetle that rolls balls of dung
Insect
Rhinoceros Beetle
One of the strongest animals for its size