Atlas Scarab vs Clock Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Atlas Scarab | Clock Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scarabaeus atlas | Amara aenea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | North Africa, Middle East | Europe, Asia, Introduced to North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Atlas Scarab
A large, matte black roller dung beetle with a broad, shield-like head. It is closely related to the sacred scarab and inhabits arid regions. Powerful forelegs enable it to fashion and roll large dung balls.
Did You Know?
In extremely hot conditions, this beetle performs thermal dance behavior, climbing onto its dung ball to cool its body.
Clock Ground Beetle
A small, bronze-colored ground beetle extremely common across the Palearctic region. It is a mixed feeder consuming both seeds and small invertebrates.
Did You Know?
Its common name comes from the old English practice of placing beetles on a clock face to tell fortunes.