Dichotomius Dung Beetle vs Black Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dichotomius Dung Beetle | Black Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dichotomius carolinus | Copris lunaris |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | North America (southeastern United States), Central America | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dichotomius Dung Beetle
A large, robust black tunneling dung beetle with a distinctive bifurcate (forked) horn in males. Females have a transverse ridge on the head instead. It is a nocturnal species that excavates deep tunnels under cattle dung.
Did You Know?
The forked horn gives this genus its name, from the Greek dichotomous meaning divided in two.
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.