Brazilian Jewel Scarab vs Lichen Moth of New Zealand
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brazilian Jewel Scarab | Lichen Moth of New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysina cupreomarginata | Declana floccosa |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 35-50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southern Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras | Oceania (New Zealand) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Brazilian Jewel Scarab
A dazzling scarab beetle with a brilliant golden-green metallic sheen. Its compact oval body reflects light like polished metal.
Did You Know?
Its exoskeleton reflects circularly polarized light, a rare optical property shared by very few organisms in nature.
Lichen Moth of New Zealand
A beautifully camouflaged moth endemic to New Zealand that resembles a patch of lichen when resting on bark. Both the wings and body are patterned with greens, greys, and whites that perfectly mimic lichen. It is found in native forests throughout the country.
Did You Know?
This moth's lichen-like camouflage is so convincing that it even has raised scale tufts on its wings that mimic the three-dimensional texture of lichen.