Elephant Dung Beetle vs African Goliath Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Elephant Dung Beetle | African Goliath Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Heliocopris dilloni | Goliathus cacicus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 35-55 mm | 50-90 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | East Africa, Southern Africa | West Africa (Nigeria, Cameroon) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
African Goliath Beetle
A large cetoniine beetle with cream and dark brown patterning across its wing cases. It is found in lowland forests of West Africa.
Did You Know?
Goliathus cacicus was one of the first goliath beetle species described by European naturalists in the 18th century.