Amazonian Scarab vs Dung Beetle Navigator
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Amazonian Scarab | Dung Beetle Navigator |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phanaeus chalcomelas | Scarabaeus lamarcki |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil | Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Amazonian Scarab
A strikingly colorful dung beetle with metallic green, copper, and blue hues. Males have a prominent curved horn on the pronotum.
Did You Know?
It can bury a dung ball many times its own weight in under an hour, recycling nutrients back into the forest soil.
Dung Beetle Navigator
A medium-sized dung beetle from South Africa that navigates using celestial cues. It has been a key species in understanding insect navigation.
Did You Know?
It is the first animal proven to use the Milky Way as a navigational aid for orientation.