Cedar Beetle vs Vacca Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cedar Beetle | Vacca Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sandalus niger | Onthophagus vacca |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Rhipiceridae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 15-24 mm | 6-12 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cedar Beetle
A parasitoid beetle whose larvae feed on cicada nymphs underground.
Did You Know?
Adults have no functional mouthparts and live only long enough to mate.
Vacca Dung Beetle
A small coppery-green to bronze tunneler with a broad head and short horns in males. It is a common pasture dung beetle across Europe. The metallic sheen distinguishes it from many congeners.
Did You Know?
Males with longer horns guard tunnel entrances while hornless males sneak through side tunnels to mate.