Dung Beetle (Rainbow) vs Naga Nawab Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dung Beetle (Rainbow) | Naga Nawab Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phanaeus vindex | Polyura nepenthes |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 12-22 mm | Wingspan 70-90 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | North America | India, Nepal, Myanmar, China |
| 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.
Naga Nawab Butterfly
A powerful fast-flying butterfly with green-washed wings and short tails on the hindwings. It is drawn to rotting fruit and animal dung rather than flowers.
Did You Know?
Unlike most butterflies, it never visits flowers and feeds exclusively on fermenting organic matter.