Asian Atlas Dung Beetle vs Common Acerentomid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Asian Atlas Dung Beetle | Common Acerentomid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Catharsius pithecius | Acerentomon doderoi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Protura |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Acerentomidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 0.5-1.5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Common Acerentomid
A tiny eyeless proturan found in forest soils across Europe. It walks on only four legs, holding its forelegs forward as antennae.
Did You Know?
Proturans are the only hexapods that add body segments as they molt, starting with nine abdominal segments and gaining three more.