Saphirinus Dung Beetle vs Blood-red Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Saphirinus Dung Beetle | Blood-red Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coprophanaeus saphirinus | Ampedus sanguinolentus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Elateridae |
| Size | 18-30 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | South America (Brazil, Argentina) | Europe |
| 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.
Blood-red Click Beetle
A striking click beetle with deep blood-red elytra and a black head and pronotum. Larvae develop in the decaying heartwood of old deciduous trees over a multi-year development cycle.
Did You Know?
The genus Ampedus contains over 150 species worldwide, many with vibrant red or orange coloration.