Big-headed Tiger Beetle vs Satanas Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Big-headed Tiger Beetle | Satanas Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megacephala virginica | Dichotomius satanas |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 18-24 mm | 22-35 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Southeastern United States | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Big-headed Tiger Beetle
A nocturnal tiger beetle with a disproportionately large head and long curved mandibles. It is dark brown to black and hunts on sandy riverbanks after dark.
Did You Know?
Unlike most tiger beetles that hunt by day, this species is strictly nocturnal and is attracted to artificial lights near sandy habitats.
Satanas Dung Beetle
A large, pitch-black tunneling dung beetle with a deeply forked cephalic horn in males that gives it a devilish appearance. It is a powerful nocturnal tunneler in South American forests. Its dark coloring provides excellent camouflage at night.
Did You Know?
Its ominous name comes from the deeply forked horn that resembles devil horns in medieval European art.