Cobalt Milkweed Beetle vs Broad-Toothed Scarab
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cobalt Milkweed Beetle | Broad-Toothed Scarab |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysochus cobaltinus auratus | Scarabaeus laticollis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 8-11mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Southern Europe, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cobalt Milkweed Beetle
A subspecies of the cobalt blue milkweed beetle with slightly more golden-green coloring.
Did You Know?
The metallic blue and green coloring warns predators that it has sequestered toxic compounds from milkweed.
Broad-Toothed Scarab
A medium-sized, glossy black roller dung beetle with a broad pronotum and strong clypeal teeth. Common across Mediterranean regions, it rolls balls from sheep and goat dung. Most active in afternoon heat.
Did You Know?
In ancient Greece, this species was likely confused with the sacred scarab and may have inspired some mythological accounts.