Cicatricosus Scarab vs Rosalia Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cicatricosus Scarab | Rosalia Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scarabaeus cicatricosus | Rosalia alpina funesta |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 15-35mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Mountains |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Iberian Peninsula, North Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Cicatricosus Scarab
A medium-sized dark roller with a rough, pitted exoskeleton that gives it a scarred appearance. It inhabits coastal sandy areas and constructs dung balls from rabbit and livestock dung. Active primarily at dusk.
Did You Know?
The rough texture of its exoskeleton helps it grip sand as it rolls dung balls across dune habitats.
Rosalia Longhorn
A subspecies of the striking blue-grey alpine longhorn beetle found in southern populations.
Did You Know?
One of the most beautiful and most threatened beetles in Europe, entirely dependent on ancient beech forests.