Giraffe Weevil vs Brazilian Jewel Scarab
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giraffe Weevil | Brazilian Jewel Scarab |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trachelophorus giraffa | Chrysina cupreomarginata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Attelabidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Africa | Southern Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Giraffe Weevil
Named for its extraordinary elongated neck, which is 2-3 times longer in males. Found only in Madagascar. Males use their necks in combat and to roll leaves for nesting.
Did You Know?
The giraffe weevils neck is so long that it makes up nearly half the insects total body length — males use them like jousting lances in battles over females.
Brazilian Jewel Scarab
A dazzling scarab beetle with a brilliant golden-green metallic sheen. Its compact oval body reflects light like polished metal.
Did You Know?
Its exoskeleton reflects circularly polarized light, a rare optical property shared by very few organisms in nature.