Jewel Scarab vs Splendid Ghost Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Jewel Scarab | Splendid Ghost Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysina resplendens | Aenetus ligniveren |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Hepialidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 120-160 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Gall Makers |
| Regions | Costa Rica, Panama | Australia, Oceania |
| 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.
Splendid Ghost Moth
A large, primitive moth with bright green and white patterned wings. Its larvae bore into tree trunks and live inside galleries covered with silk and frass, making them among the longest-lived Australian caterpillars.
Did You Know?
Ghost moth larvae can live inside a tree trunk for up to five years, feeding on the living wood before pupating.