Brazilian Pleasing Fungus Beetle vs Madagascan Pill Millipede
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brazilian Pleasing Fungus Beetle | Madagascan Pill Millipede |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Erotylus incomparabilis | Zoosphaerium neptunus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Sphaerotheriida |
| Family | Erotylidae | Arthrosphaeridae |
| Size | 15-30 mm | 40-60 mm when curled |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Brazilian Pleasing Fungus Beetle
A strikingly patterned beetle with bold black and orange spots on a glossy body. It is commonly found on bracket fungi in Neotropical forests.
Did You Know?
When threatened, it secretes foul-smelling compounds from its joints in a defense strategy called reflex bleeding.
Madagascan Pill Millipede
A giant pill millipede endemic to Madagascar that can roll into a perfect ball. It is one of the largest pill millipedes in the world.
Did You Know?
Males produce sounds by stridulation to attract females during courtship.