Dung Roller Beetle vs Malaysian Trilobite Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dung Roller Beetle | Malaysian Trilobite Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Kheper nigroaeneus | Platerodrilus ruficollis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Lycidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 40-80 mm females, 8-10 mm males |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Africa | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra, Indonesia) |
| 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.
Malaysian Trilobite Beetle
A bizarre beetle whose larviform females retain a flat, segmented larval appearance throughout life, resembling ancient trilobites. Males are small, winged, and conventionally beetle-shaped.
Did You Know?
The flat, armored female looks so unlike a typical beetle that it was originally described as a separate species from the male.