Dry Fork Valley Cave Beetle vs Elephant Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dry Fork Valley Cave Beetle | Elephant Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudanophthalmus montanus | Heliocopris dilloni |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 35-55 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | United States | East Africa, Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Dry Fork Valley Cave Beetle
A cave-obligate beetle from the Dry Fork Valley region of West Virginia. Like all members of its genus, it is completely eyeless.
Did You Know?
It can only survive in the constant-temperature deep zones of caves.
Elephant Dung Beetle
A very large black dung beetle that specializes in elephant dung. Males have a prominent curved horn on the thorax.
Did You Know?
A single elephant dropping can attract over 4,000 dung beetles within 15 minutes of being deposited.