Asian Atlas Dung Beetle vs Large Brown Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Asian Atlas Dung Beetle | Large Brown Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Catharsius pithecius | Hemirhipus fascicularis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Elateridae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 30-50 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia | Central and South America |
| 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.
Large Brown Click Beetle
One of the largest click beetles in South America with a robust dark brown body. Their clicking mechanism can launch them considerable heights.
Did You Know?
Their click mechanism can launch them up to 30 centimeters into the air to escape predators.