Cloudforest Jewel Scarab vs Twenty-Two Spot Ladybird
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cloudforest Jewel Scarab | Twenty-Two Spot Ladybird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysina chrysargyrea | Psyllobora vigintiduopunctata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Coccinellidae |
| Size | 25-30mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fungus Feeders |
| 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.
Twenty-Two Spot Ladybird
A tiny bright yellow ladybird with exactly 22 black spots, widespread across Europe. Unlike most ladybirds, it feeds on mildew rather than insects.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few ladybirds that is entirely mycophagous, feeding exclusively on fungal growth.