Glorious Beetle vs Mantidfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Glorious Beetle | Mantidfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysina gloriosa | Mantispa styriaca |
| Order | Coleoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Mantispidae |
| Size | 25-30mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Glorious Beetle
A spectacular scarab beetle with brilliant metallic green body and silver stripes on the elytra. It is found in juniper woodlands of the American southwest.
Did You Know?
Under ultraviolet light this beetle fluoresces an eerie green color unlike its appearance in normal light.
Mantidfly
A remarkable insect with raptorial forelegs strikingly similar to a praying mantis, a textbook example of convergent evolution. Adults ambush small insects from vegetation.
Did You Know?
Mantidfly larvae are parasitoids that enter spider egg sacs and feed on the eggs before pupating inside.