Delta Dung Beetle vs Fiddler Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Delta Dung Beetle | Fiddler Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Deltochilum orbiculare | Eupoecila australasiae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 15-20 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Gardens |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Central America, South America | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Delta Dung Beetle
A matte black roller dung beetle with a rounded body and distinctively flattened outer edges of the elytra. It rolls dung balls along the forest floor in tropical forests. The species shows strong nocturnal activity.
Did You Know?
Unlike most rollers, some Deltochilum species have lost the ability to fly and are entirely ground-dwelling.
Fiddler Beetle
A distinctive scarab beetle with green and yellow violin-shaped markings on its back. It is commonly found in gardens across eastern Australia.
Did You Know?
The fiddle-shaped pattern on its back gives this beetle its common name.