African Dung Beetle vs Northern Flower Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Dung Beetle | Northern Flower Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scarabaeus rugosus | Pachyta lamed |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 12-20 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Southern Africa | Scandinavia, Russia, Siberia, northern Japan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
African Dung Beetle
A medium-sized, roughly textured black roller beetle found in southern African sandy habitats. It has prominent teeth on the clypeus and strong forelegs. Active during daylight hours, rolling dung on sand.
Did You Know?
On hot sand, this beetle will perform a stilting behavior, standing on tiptoe to reduce contact with the burning surface.
Northern Flower Longhorn
A robust flower longhorn with black elytra bearing variable yellow-orange markings, found in boreal and montane conifer forests. Larvae develop in roots of spruce and pine. Adults visit flowers in forest clearings during midsummer.
Did You Know?
The species name lamed refers to the Hebrew letter, due to the L-shaped marking on each elytron.