Chinese Golden Ground Beetle vs Eastern Forest Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chinese Golden Ground Beetle | Eastern Forest Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Carabus elysii | Onthophagus hecate |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 25-32 mm | 5-9 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Southwestern China (Sichuan, Yunnan) | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Chinese Golden Ground Beetle
A stunning Chinese ground beetle with brilliant golden-green elytra and deep blue pronotum. It is found in the forested mountains of Sichuan and Yunnan provinces.
Did You Know?
The mountains of Sichuan and Yunnan are a global diversity hotspot for Carabus beetles, with many brilliantly colored species found nowhere else.
Eastern Forest Dung Beetle
A small, dark brown to black tunneling dung beetle common in eastern North American forests. Males have a short median horn. It is the most frequently encountered native dung beetle in woodland habitats of the eastern United States.
Did You Know?
This is the most commonly collected native dung beetle in eastern North American forests.