Cicatricosus Scarab vs Telephone Pole Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cicatricosus Scarab | Telephone Pole Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scarabaeus cicatricosus | Micromalthus debilis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Micromalthidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Iberian Peninsula, North Africa | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Telephone Pole Beetle
The sole surviving member of an ancient beetle family dating back 200 million years.
Did You Know?
Larvae can reproduce by paedogenesis, giving live birth while still immature.