Broad-Toothed Scarab vs Mormon Metalmark
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Broad-Toothed Scarab | Mormon Metalmark |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scarabaeus laticollis | Apodemia mormo |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Riodinidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 22-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southern Europe, North Africa | Western North America from Canada to Mexico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern (species); some subspecies criticall |
Broad-Toothed Scarab
A medium-sized, glossy black roller dung beetle with a broad pronotum and strong clypeal teeth. Common across Mediterranean regions, it rolls balls from sheep and goat dung. Most active in afternoon heat.
Did You Know?
In ancient Greece, this species was likely confused with the sacred scarab and may have inspired some mythological accounts.
Mormon Metalmark
A small butterfly with dark brown wings covered in white spots arranged in irregular bands. Several of its subspecies are critically endangered.
Did You Know?
The Lange's metalmark subspecies, restricted to a single sand dune in California, is one of the rarest butterflies in the world.