Coffee Berry Borer vs Black Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Coffee Berry Borer | Black Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hypothenemus hampei | Copris lunaris |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 1.5-2 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Central Africa (native), Pantropical (invasive) | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Coffee Berry Borer
A tiny, dark brown beetle that bores into coffee berries and is the most damaging pest of coffee worldwide. Females tunnel into the berry and lay eggs inside.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few animals that can detoxify caffeine, thanks to gut bacteria that break down the alkaloid.
Black Dung Beetle
A robust black dung beetle found across Europe and parts of Asia. Males bear a single curved horn on the head and exhibit biparental brood care.
Did You Know?
Both parents cooperate to provision and guard the brood chamber, which is unusual among beetles.