Saphirinus Dung Beetle vs Abisara echerius
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Saphirinus Dung Beetle | Abisara echerius |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coprophanaeus saphirinus | Abisara echerius |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Riodinidae |
| Size | 18-30 mm | 40-50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | South America (Brazil, Argentina) | South Asia, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Saphirinus Dung Beetle
A stunning metallic sapphire-blue tunneling dung beetle with brilliant iridescence. Males have a prominent horn. It is one of the most beautifully colored dung beetles in the Neotropics and an important decomposer.
Did You Know?
The sapphire-blue metallic sheen is so intense that museum specimens retain their color for over a century.
Abisara echerius
Dark brown butterfly with purple sheen and a short tail on each hindwing. One of the few Asian riodinids, commonly called the Plum Judy.
Did You Know?
It is one of only a handful of metalmark species found outside of the Americas.