Brazilian Jewel Scarab vs Madagascan Green Lynx Spider Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brazilian Jewel Scarab | Madagascan Green Lynx Spider Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysina cupreomarginata | Trachelophorus cornutus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Attelabidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southern Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
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.
Madagascan Green Lynx Spider Beetle
A close relative of the giraffe weevil found in Madagascar with a shorter neck. Males use their elongated necks in combat with rivals.
Did You Know?
Like its famous relative, it rolls leaves into neat tubes to protect its eggs.