Cloudforest Jewel Scarab vs Jade-headed Buffalo Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cloudforest Jewel Scarab | Jade-headed Buffalo Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysina chrysargyrea | Trypoxylus dichotomus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 25-30mm | 40-85 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar) and East Asia |
| 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.
Jade-headed Buffalo Beetle
A large rhinoceros beetle with a glossy dark brown to black body. Males sport a long, forked cephalic horn and a shorter thoracic horn. The horn fork resembles a tuning fork.
Did You Know?
In Japan and parts of Southeast Asia, these beetles are popular pets sold in department stores and convenience stores during summer months.