African Dung Beetle vs Splendid Ochre
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Dung Beetle | Splendid Ochre |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scarabaeus rugosus | Trapezites petalia |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Hesperiidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 3-4 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southern Africa | Australia |
| 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.
Splendid Ochre
A moderately large skipper butterfly with bright orange uppersides and mottled brown undersides. Males perch conspicuously on low vegetation to defend territories.
Did You Know?
It is one of the largest skipper butterflies in Australia.