Cuban Green June Beetle vs Amazonian Scarab
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cuban Green June Beetle | Amazonian Scarab |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cotinis mutabilis | Phanaeus chalcomelas |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 20-33 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Cuba, Caribbean, Central America | Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Cuban Green June Beetle
A large metallic green scarab beetle found in Cuba and the Caribbean. It is a clumsy but powerful flier attracted to ripe fruit.
Did You Know?
It flies with its elytra closed, extending only the hindwings through side gaps, unlike most beetles.
Amazonian Scarab
A strikingly colorful dung beetle with metallic green, copper, and blue hues. Males have a prominent curved horn on the pronotum.
Did You Know?
It can bury a dung ball many times its own weight in under an hour, recycling nutrients back into the forest soil.