Igneus Rainbow Scarab vs Parasipyloidea Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Igneus Rainbow Scarab | Parasipyloidea Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phanaeus igneus | Parasipyloidea sipylus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Lonchodidae |
| Size | 12-20 mm | 6-9 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southeastern North America | Indonesia, Malaysia |
| 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.
Parasipyloidea Stick Insect
A slender winged stick insect closely related to Sipyloidea. It has translucent wings with faintly pink or yellowish tints.
Did You Know?
It was originally classified in Sipyloidea before being recognized as a distinct genus based on morphological differences.