Malagasy Dung Beetle vs Painted Jezebel
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malagasy Dung Beetle | Painted Jezebel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Helictopleurus neoamplicollis | Delias hyparete |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 10-16 mm | 60-80 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Parasites |
| Regions | Madagascar | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Myanmar, Vietnam) |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Malagasy Dung Beetle
A medium-sized, dark-bodied tunneling dung beetle endemic to Madagascar. Males have pronotal ridges. It processes lemur and tenrec dung in the island's unique forests. Threatened by deforestation of Madagascar's remaining forests.
Did You Know?
The dung beetles of Madagascar evolved in isolation and many species are found nowhere else on Earth.
Painted Jezebel
A brightly colored butterfly with white uppersides and strikingly colorful undersides featuring red, yellow, and black patches on the hindwings. It often roosts in large communal groups.
Did You Know?
At dusk, dozens of individuals gather in communal roosts hanging upside down from branches, displaying their warning-colored undersides.