Igneus Rainbow Scarab vs Ruddy Barklouse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Igneus Rainbow Scarab | Ruddy Barklouse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phanaeus igneus | Elipsocus hyalinus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Psocoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Elipsocidae |
| Size | 12-20 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southeastern North America | Europe |
| 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.
Ruddy Barklouse
A delicate bark louse with translucent wings found in European forests. It lives on lichens and algae growing on tree trunks.
Did You Know?
Its nearly transparent wings make it almost invisible when resting on pale lichen.