Asian Atlas Dung Beetle vs Graybeal's Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Asian Atlas Dung Beetle | Graybeal's Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Catharsius pithecius | Anoplophora graafi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 30-50 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia | Sulawesi, Indonesia |
| 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.
Graybeal's Longhorn
A large and stout longhorn beetle from the forests of Sulawesi, with a dark body covered in dense greyish-blue pubescence. The elytra bear scattered pale spots. It is a wood borer of tropical hardwoods.
Did You Know?
Females of this species can lay over 200 eggs during their adult lifespan of several months.