Monkey Beetle vs Red-bordered Metalmark
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Monkey Beetle | Red-bordered Metalmark |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hopliini scolioides | Caria ino |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Riodinidae |
| Size | 8-15 mm | 28-35 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Africa | South Texas through Mexico and Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Monkey Beetle
A hairy scarab beetle that pollinates flowers in South African fynbos.
Did You Know?
Dense body hairs collect pollen as it crawls inside daisy flowers.
Red-bordered Metalmark
A dark metalmark butterfly with bright red-orange borders along the wing edges and metallic blue-green scaling at the wing bases. It perches with wings spread flat.
Did You Know?
Males are fiercely territorial, perching on sunlit leaf surfaces and darting out at any passing insect.