Jewel Scarab vs Ecuadorian Dead Leaf Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Jewel Scarab | Ecuadorian Dead Leaf Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysina resplendens | Acanthops elegans |
| Order | Coleoptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Acanthopidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 35-48 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Costa Rica, Panama | Ecuador, Northern Peru |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Data Deficient |
Jewel Scarab
A beetle that appears to be made of polished gold, found in cloud forests of Central America. Its reflective shell is composed of chiral nanostructures.
Did You Know?
Its shell reflects circularly polarized light, a property almost unique in the animal kingdom.
Ecuadorian Dead Leaf Mantis
An elegant dead leaf mantis from the western Amazon basin of Ecuador. It has refined leaf mimicry with smooth, curved wing edges.
Did You Know?
Its smoother wing outline distinguishes it from the more ragged-edged species in the genus.