Painted Reed Beetle vs Broad-Toothed Scarab
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Painted Reed Beetle | Broad-Toothed Scarab |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Plateumaris sericea | Scarabaeus laticollis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Heathland |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Southern Europe, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Painted Reed Beetle
A brilliantly metallic leaf beetle found on aquatic plants, varying from green to blue, copper, or purple. Larvae feed on submerged root systems.
Did You Know?
Larvae breathe underwater by tapping into the air channels of aquatic plant roots.
Broad-Toothed Scarab
A medium-sized, glossy black roller dung beetle with a broad pronotum and strong clypeal teeth. Common across Mediterranean regions, it rolls balls from sheep and goat dung. Most active in afternoon heat.
Did You Know?
In ancient Greece, this species was likely confused with the sacred scarab and may have inspired some mythological accounts.