Jewel Scarab vs Sand-Loving Hister Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Jewel Scarab | Sand-Loving Hister Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysina resplendens | Hypocaccus rugifrons |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Histeridae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Costa Rica, Panama | Europe, Mediterranean coasts |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
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.
Sand-Loving Hister Beetle
A small, reddish-brown hister beetle found in sandy coastal habitats. It hunts fly larvae in seaweed wrack and stranded carrion.
Did You Know?
It buries itself in sand beneath rotting kelp during the day and emerges at night to hunt fly larvae in the wrack.