Dung Roller Beetle vs African Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dung Roller Beetle | African Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Kheper nigroaeneus | Platypleura hirtipennis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 35-50 mm body length |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Africa | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dung Roller Beetle
A large dung beetle that navigates using the Milky Way to roll balls in straight lines.
Did You Know?
It was the first animal proven to use the Milky Way for orientation.
African Cicada
A large cicada with brownish wings and a stout body. Males produce a deafening chorus using specialized tymbal organs on the abdomen during the hot hours of the day.
Did You Know?
The sound of a cicada chorus can reach over 100 decibels, making them among the loudest insects in the world.