East Asian Pheropsophus Bombardier vs Rhinoceros Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | East Asian Pheropsophus Bombardier | Rhinoceros Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pheropsophus jessoensis | Heliocopris dominus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 35-50 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Japan, Korea, eastern China, Russian Far East | Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
East Asian Pheropsophus Bombardier
A large Asian bombardier beetle with an orange head and pronotum and dark blue-black elytra. It is the largest bombardier beetle in Japan and produces powerful chemical sprays.
Did You Know?
It can spray its boiling chemical defense up to 20 centimeters with a popping sound audible from several meters away, and can fire repeatedly up to 20 times before depleting its reserves.
Rhinoceros Dung Beetle
A large nocturnal dung beetle found in the forests of Southeast Asia. It constructs enormous brood balls from elephant dung.
Did You Know?
Its brood balls can be the size of a tennis ball, among the largest of any dung beetle.