Elephant Dung Beetle vs Gambian Conehead Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Elephant Dung Beetle | Gambian Conehead Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Heliocopris dilloni | Empusa guttula |
| Order | Coleoptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Empusidae |
| Size | 35-55 mm | 45-60 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | East Africa, Southern Africa | Gambia, Senegal, Mali |
| 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.
Gambian Conehead Mantis
A West African conehead mantis with spotted markings on its wings and body. It is found in savanna habitats where it perches on tall grasses.
Did You Know?
Its spotted body pattern helps it blend with seed heads of savanna grasses.