Igneus Rainbow Scarab vs Scarites Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Igneus Rainbow Scarab | Scarites Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phanaeus igneus | Scarites subterraneus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 12-20 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeastern North America | Eastern North America |
| 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.
Scarites Ground Beetle
A large, jet-black burrowing ground beetle found across eastern North America. Its powerful mandibles and flattened body are adapted for digging.
Did You Know?
It constructs deep vertical burrows in soil from which it ambushes passing prey.