Elephant Dung Beetle vs Predatory Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Elephant Dung Beetle | Predatory Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Heliocopris dilloni | Clonia melanoptera |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 35-55 mm | 50-70 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | East Africa, Southern Africa | Africa |
| 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.
Predatory Katydid
A large predatory katydid with powerful spiny forelegs for catching insects.
Did You Know?
Its spiny forelegs form a basket trap similar to those of praying mantises.