Margined Leatherwing vs Lamarcks Sacred Scarab
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Margined Leatherwing | Lamarcks Sacred Scarab |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chauliognathus marginatus | Kheper lamarcki |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cantharidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 35-48 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Grasslands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | East Africa, Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Margined Leatherwing
An early-summer soldier beetle found across eastern North America with yellow elytra edged in dark margins. It visits a wide variety of flowers.
Did You Know?
Unlike the similar goldenrod soldier beetle, this species appears in late spring rather than autumn.
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.