Bornean Flat-horned Beetle vs Asian Atlas Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bornean Flat-horned Beetle | Asian Atlas Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gnaphaloryx squalidus | Catharsius pithecius |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 20-35 mm | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Borneo, Malaysia, Indonesia) | Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bornean Flat-horned Beetle
A compact stag beetle with a broad, flattened body perfectly adapted for living under bark. It is dark reddish-brown with flattened mandibles and ridged elytra for grip in tight spaces.
Did You Know?
Its extremely flat body allows it to squeeze into crevices less than 5 mm wide between bark and wood.
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.