Digitonthophagus Dung Beetle vs Dor Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Digitonthophagus Dung Beetle | Dor Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Digitonthophagus gazella | Ontholestes murinus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 7-14 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | Africa, introduced globally to tropical regions | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Digitonthophagus Dung Beetle
A small to medium, tan to brown tunneling dung beetle originally from Africa, now among the most widely distributed dung beetles globally. Males have two short conical horns. It is an extremely efficient cattle dung processor.
Did You Know?
This species has been introduced to more countries than any other dung beetle and is now found on every inhabited continent.
Dor Rove Beetle
A large, mottled gray and brown rove beetle commonly found on dung and carrion. Its speckled pattern provides camouflage against its messy habitat.
Did You Know?
It can often be found running rapidly across fresh cow pats hunting for blowfly eggs.