Delta Dung Beetle vs Rodrigues Giant Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Delta Dung Beetle | Rodrigues Giant Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Deltochilum orbiculare | Cratopus adspersus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Central America, South America | Rodrigues Island |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
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.
Rodrigues Giant Weevil
A large weevil endemic to Rodrigues Island in the Mascarene archipelago. It is one of the most threatened beetles in the Indian Ocean.
Did You Know?
Loss of native forest has reduced its habitat to less than one percent of Rodrigues Island.