Asian Atlas Dung Beetle vs Asian Marauder Army Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Asian Atlas Dung Beetle | Asian Marauder Army Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Catharsius pithecius | Dorylus laevigatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 2-10 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia | Southeast Asia, Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Asian Atlas Dung Beetle
A large black tunneling dung beetle from Southeast Asia with two stout pronotal horns in males. It rapidly constructs deep tunnels beneath dung pats. Found in forests and agricultural areas near livestock.
Did You Know?
Its tunnel systems can extend over half a meter deep, aerating compacted tropical soils.
Asian Marauder Army Ant
A subterranean army ant of Southeast Asian forests that raids termite nests through underground tunnels. It is one of the few Dorylus species found in Asia.
Did You Know?
It represents an ancient Asian lineage of driver ants, showing that Dorylus once had a much wider range than Africa.