Cloudforest Jewel Scarab vs Crawling Water Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cloudforest Jewel Scarab | Crawling Water Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysina chrysargyrea | Haliplus ruficollis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Haliplidae |
| Size | 25-30mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Cloudforest Jewel Scarab
A stunning scarab beetle with a body that appears to be made of burnished silver and gold. It is found only in Central American cloud forests.
Did You Know?
Its silver metallic finish is so reflective that it can actually be used as a mirror.
Crawling Water Beetle
A tiny, oval water beetle with a yellowish body covered in rows of dark punctures. Unlike diving beetles, it crawls slowly among aquatic vegetation rather than swimming actively.
Did You Know?
It stores air beneath enlarged hind coxal plates, which act as a built-in oxygen reservoir while submerged.