Ivory-Spotted Dung Beetle vs Igneus Rainbow Scarab
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ivory-Spotted Dung Beetle | Igneus Rainbow Scarab |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euoniticellus pallipes | Phanaeus igneus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 12-20 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Africa, introduced to Australia | Southeastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ivory-Spotted Dung Beetle
A small, pale brown tunneling dung beetle with ivory-colored legs. Native to Africa, it has been introduced to several countries as a biological control agent. It is especially efficient in warm, dry climates.
Did You Know?
This tiny beetle can compete with much larger species by arriving first and tunneling quickly beneath fresh dung.
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.