Polka-dot Fruit Chafer vs Dung Beetle (Rainbow)
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Polka-dot Fruit Chafer | Dung Beetle (Rainbow) |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cyprolais hornimani | Phanaeus vindex |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 12-22 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | East Africa (Tanzania, Kenya) | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Polka-dot Fruit Chafer
A vivid green chafer beetle covered with small white spots across the elytra. It is found feeding on flowers and ripe fruit.
Did You Know?
Their white spots are formed by waxy secretions that fill tiny pits in the cuticle surface.
Dung Beetle (Rainbow)
One of the most beautiful dung beetles with iridescent metallic copper, green, and blue coloring. Males have a prominent horn. Despite working with dung, they are stunningly beautiful.
Did You Know?
Rainbow scarab beetles are living proof that working with dung does not mean looking dull — they are among the most brilliantly metallic and colorful of all beetles.