European Rhinoceros Beetle vs Wide-Horned Scarab
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Rhinoceros Beetle | Wide-Horned Scarab |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Allomyrina dichotoma | Euoniticellus intermedius |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 40-55 mm | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | East Asia | Africa, introduced to Australia, North America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
European Rhinoceros Beetle
A large, chestnut-brown beetle with a forked horn on the male's head. It is immensely popular as a pet in Japan and South Korea.
Did You Know?
It is the most popular pet insect in Japan, sold in department stores and convenience shops.
Wide-Horned Scarab
A small, yellow-brown tunneling dung beetle with dark markings on the pronotum. Males have two short broad horns. It is one of the most successful introduced dung beetles in Australia and the Americas.
Did You Know?
Since its introduction, this small beetle has saved Australian ranchers millions of dollars by rapidly burying cattle dung.