Lamarcks Sacred Scarab vs Western Banded Glowworm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lamarcks Sacred Scarab | Western Banded Glowworm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Kheper lamarcki | Zarhipis integripennis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Phengodidae |
| Size | 35-48 mm | 15-30 mm (female), 8-12 mm (male) |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Heathland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | East Africa, Southern Africa | North America, Western United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lamarcks Sacred Scarab
A large glossy black dung beetle with subtle purple and green iridescence. It constructs large brood balls from elephant dung and rolls them impressive distances. Females provision a single brood ball with great care for each offspring.
Did You Know?
A female may spend several days carefully shaping a single pear-shaped brood ball, coating it with a layer of soil for insulation.
Western Banded Glowworm
A North American glowworm beetle where the larviform female produces rows of greenish-yellow bioluminescent spots along her body segments. Males are winged with elaborate feathery antennae.
Did You Know?
The glowing female looks like a miniature train at night, with paired lateral light organs resembling lit windows on a railcar.