Cigarette Beetle vs South American Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cigarette Beetle | South American Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lasioderma serricorne | Oxysternon conspicillatum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Ptinidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Venezuela |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Cigarette Beetle
A tiny, reddish-brown beetle that infests stored tobacco, spices, and dried foods. It is one of the most widespread stored-product pests.
Did You Know?
It can chew through tin foil and even reportedly survives eating dried chili peppers.
South American Dung Beetle
A metallic green and copper dung beetle common in Amazonian forests. Males have a distinctive curved horn on the head.
Did You Know?
This species buries dung balls at remarkable speed, often out-competing rival beetles within minutes of a fresh dropping.