Emerald Fruit Chafer vs Saphirinus Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Emerald Fruit Chafer | Saphirinus Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dicronorrhina derbyana | Coprophanaeus saphirinus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 35-50 mm | 18-30 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | East Africa | South America (Brazil, Argentina) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Emerald Fruit Chafer
A large and spectacular flower beetle from East Africa with vivid green elytra. It is popular among collectors for its striking metallic coloration.
Did You Know?
Males have a distinctive Y-shaped horn on the head used in territorial disputes.
Saphirinus Dung Beetle
A stunning metallic sapphire-blue tunneling dung beetle with brilliant iridescence. Males have a prominent horn. It is one of the most beautifully colored dung beetles in the Neotropics and an important decomposer.
Did You Know?
The sapphire-blue metallic sheen is so intense that museum specimens retain their color for over a century.