Blue Paederine Rove Beetle vs Stag-Horned Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue Paederine Rove Beetle | Stag-Horned Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paederus balcanicus | Onthophagus rangifer |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 7-9 mm | 7-12 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Balkans, Turkey, Middle East | Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Blue Paederine Rove Beetle
A colorful Paederus rove beetle with metallic blue elytra and an orange thorax, found in southeastern Europe. Like all Paederus, it contains the blistering agent pederin in its body fluids.
Did You Know?
In Turkey and the Middle East, outbreaks of this species near villages can cause hundreds of dermatitis cases in a single season.
Stag-Horned Dung Beetle
A small, dark brown tunneling dung beetle with spectacularly branched antler-like horns in major males. The branching horns resemble reindeer antlers. It inhabits forest habitats where it tunnels beneath monkey and civet dung.
Did You Know?
The branching horns of this beetle are some of the most complex found in any insect species.