Igneus Rainbow Scarab vs Long-Nosed Lanternfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Igneus Rainbow Scarab | Long-Nosed Lanternfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phanaeus igneus | Pyrops sultanus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Fulgoridae |
| Size | 12-20 mm | 30-40 mm (body, including snout) |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southeastern North America | Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Long-Nosed Lanternfly
A large Malaysian lanternfly with an extremely elongated head projection and colorful spotted wings. It feeds on sap from large rainforest trees.
Did You Know?
Its elongated snout has no known sensory function and may serve as camouflage by mimicking a twig.