Short-winged Mold Beetle vs Igneus Rainbow Scarab
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Short-winged Mold Beetle | Igneus Rainbow Scarab |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pselaphus heisei | Phanaeus igneus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 1.5-2 mm | 12-20 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Detritivores | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Southeastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Short-winged Mold Beetle
A tiny rove beetle with clubbed antennae that feeds on mites in leaf litter and soil. Its short wing cases and ant-like body make it distinctive.
Did You Know?
It possesses specialized antennal clubs covered in sensory pits used for detecting prey in total darkness.
Igneus Rainbow Scarab
A brilliantly metallic green, blue, and red tunneling dung beetle of the southeastern United States. Males have a long, slender horn on the head. It tunnels beneath dung on sandy soils in pine forests.
Did You Know?
The fiery metallic colors that give it the name igneus make it one of the most colorful beetles in North America.