Tessellated Bark Mantis vs Igneus Rainbow Scarab
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tessellated Bark Mantis | Igneus Rainbow Scarab |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Liturgusa tessellata | Phanaeus igneus |
| Order | Mantodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Liturgusidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 12-20 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Brazil, Bolivia | Southeastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tessellated Bark Mantis
A bark mantis with a tessellated mosaic-like pattern on its wings from the Amazon basin. The intricate pattern provides superb camouflage on textured bark.
Did You Know?
Its tessellated wing pattern is one of the most complex of any bark mantis species.
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.