Igneus Rainbow Scarab vs Brazilian Angel Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Igneus Rainbow Scarab | Brazilian Angel Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phanaeus igneus | Zorotypus brasiliensis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Zoraptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Zorotypidae |
| Size | 12-20 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeastern North America | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Igneus Rainbow Scarab
A brilliantly metallic green, blue, and red tunneling dung beetle of the southeastern United States. Males have a long, slender horn on the head. It tunnels beneath dung on sandy soils in pine forests.
Did You Know?
The fiery metallic colors that give it the name igneus make it one of the most colorful beetles in North America.
Brazilian Angel Insect
A zorapteran from the Atlantic Forest region of Brazil. It forms colonies of up to 120 individuals under the bark of fallen trees.
Did You Know?
Zoraptera is one of the least species-rich insect orders with fewer than 50 known species worldwide.