Amazonian Net-Winged Beetle vs Dung Beetle Navigator
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Amazonian Net-Winged Beetle | Dung Beetle Navigator |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calopteron brasiliense | Scarabaeus lamarcki |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lycidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 10-20 mm | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Grasslands |
| Diet | Predators | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay | Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Amazonian Net-Winged Beetle
A soft-bodied beetle with broad, fan-shaped elytra featuring a net-like venation pattern. Its bright orange and black coloring warns predators of toxicity.
Did You Know?
Multiple harmless beetle species mimic its warning coloration, forming a large Mullerian mimicry ring in the forest.
Dung Beetle Navigator
A medium-sized dung beetle from South Africa that navigates using celestial cues. It has been a key species in understanding insect navigation.
Did You Know?
It is the first animal proven to use the Milky Way as a navigational aid for orientation.