Australian Horned Dung Beetle vs Centaurus Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Horned Dung Beetle | Centaurus Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Onthophagus australis | Augosoma centaurus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Dynastinae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 40-90 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | West Africa, Central Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Australian Horned Dung Beetle
A small brown tunneling dung beetle native to Australia with minor horns in males. It was one of the first dung beetle species studied in early Australian biological control programs. It excavates tunnels beneath cow pats.
Did You Know?
Australia imported dozens of dung beetle species to deal with cattle dung that native beetles could not process.
Centaurus Beetle
The largest rhinoceros beetle in Africa with two prominent horns. Adults have a glossy reddish-brown to black coloration.
Did You Know?
They are considered pests on oil palm plantations because larvae feed on living palm roots.