Surinam Lanternfly vs Amazonian Scarab
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Surinam Lanternfly | Amazonian Scarab |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fulgora surinamensis | Phanaeus chalcomelas |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Fulgoridae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 70-85 mm wingspan | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Suriname, Guyana, Northern Brazil | Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Surinam Lanternfly
A large Neotropical lanternfly with a broad head process and cryptically patterned forewings that reveal startling eyespot hindwings when threatened. The body is mottled gray-brown.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, it suddenly flashes its eyespot-bearing hindwings to startle predators, a behavior known as a deimatic display.
Amazonian Scarab
A strikingly colorful dung beetle with metallic green, copper, and blue hues. Males have a prominent curved horn on the pronotum.
Did You Know?
It can bury a dung ball many times its own weight in under an hour, recycling nutrients back into the forest soil.