Alpine Dung Beetle vs Hildebrand's Jewel Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alpine Dung Beetle | Hildebrand's Jewel Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Geotrupes alpinus | Sternocera hildebrandti |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Geotrupidae | Buprestidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 30-50 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Alpine Dung Beetle
A sturdy, dark dung beetle of high-altitude pastures grazed by livestock. It buries dung underground where its larvae develop.
Did You Know?
A single pair can bury a dung ball several times their own body weight in one night.
Hildebrand's Jewel Beetle
A large, robust jewel beetle with a deep metallic green body covered in fine punctures. It emerges in large numbers after seasonal rains in semi-arid areas.
Did You Know?
Its metallic coloration is so vivid that dead specimens retain their brilliance for decades, making them prized by collectors.