Saphirinus Dung Beetle vs Sweltsa Green Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Saphirinus Dung Beetle | Sweltsa Green Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coprophanaeus saphirinus | Sweltsa borealis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Chloroperlidae |
| Size | 18-30 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | South America (Brazil, Argentina) | North America |
| 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.
Sweltsa Green Stonefly
A small northern green stonefly found in cold boreal and montane streams. Nymphs prey on early-instar chironomids and other tiny larvae.
Did You Know?
This species is one of the most cold-adapted stoneflies and can be active in near-freezing water.