African Jewel Beetle vs Femoralis Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Jewel Beetle | Femoralis Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sternocera orissa | Pachylomerus femoralis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Buprestidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm | 40-60 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia) | Southern Africa, East Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
African Jewel Beetle
A large metallic green and gold jewel beetle with textured elytra. Adults are found on acacia and other savanna trees.
Did You Know?
Their wing cases have been used for centuries in traditional African and Asian jewelry and textile decoration.
Femoralis Dung Beetle
The largest African roller dung beetle, with a stout black body and massively thickened hind femora. It can roll dung balls several times its own weight across rough terrain. The enlarged legs give it exceptional leverage for ball rolling.
Did You Know?
Its hind femora are so thick and muscular that early entomologists initially thought the species was deformed.