Minotaur Beetle vs Sumatran Neon Jewel Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Minotaur Beetle | Sumatran Neon Jewel Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Typhaeus typhoeus | Chrysochroa rajah |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Geotrupidae | Buprestidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 35-50 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Western Europe | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo, Indonesia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Minotaur Beetle
A robust, black beetle where males sport three forward-pointing horns on the thorax. It buries rabbit dung in deep underground tunnels.
Did You Know?
Males dig tunnels up to 1.5 meters deep to provision underground brood chambers with dung.
Sumatran Neon Jewel Beetle
An extraordinarily vibrant jewel beetle with iridescent green elytra bearing a wide metallic golden-red stripe down each side. The ventral surface shines with metallic blue-green tones.
Did You Know?
Its elytra are among the most sought-after in the jewel beetle trade and have been used in traditional metalwork jewelry for centuries.