Igneus Rainbow Scarab vs Miniature Water Scavenger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Igneus Rainbow Scarab | Miniature Water Scavenger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phanaeus igneus | Cercyon laminatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Hydrophilidae |
| Size | 12-20 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Gardens |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Southeastern North America | Europe, North America (introduced) |
| 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.
Miniature Water Scavenger Beetle
A tiny terrestrial hydrophilid often found in compost and decaying plant material. Despite belonging to a water beetle family, it is entirely land-dwelling.
Did You Know?
It has spread globally through the movement of compost and agricultural products.