Dung Beetle (Rainbow) vs Hagen's Green Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dung Beetle (Rainbow) | Hagen's Green Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phanaeus vindex | Leucochrysa pavida |
| Order | Coleoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 12-22 mm | 20-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dung Beetle (Rainbow)
One of the most beautiful dung beetles with iridescent metallic copper, green, and blue coloring. Males have a prominent horn. Despite working with dung, they are stunningly beautiful.
Did You Know?
Rainbow scarab beetles are living proof that working with dung does not mean looking dull — they are among the most brilliantly metallic and colorful of all beetles.
Hagen's Green Lacewing
A large neotropical lacewing with broad wings and pale green coloring. Found from Mexico through Central America to Brazil.
Did You Know?
Its larvae build particularly elaborate trash packets from lichen and prey remains for camouflage.