Femoralis Dung Beetle vs Dung Beetle Navigator
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Femoralis Dung Beetle | Dung Beetle Navigator |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pachylomerus femoralis | Scarabaeus lamarcki |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 40-60 mm | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Southern Africa, East Africa | Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Femoralis Dung Beetle
The largest African roller dung beetle, with a stout black body and massively thickened hind femora. It can roll dung balls several times its own weight across rough terrain. The enlarged legs give it exceptional leverage for ball rolling.
Did You Know?
Its hind femora are so thick and muscular that early entomologists initially thought the species was deformed.
Dung Beetle Navigator
A medium-sized dung beetle from South Africa that navigates using celestial cues. It has been a key species in understanding insect navigation.
Did You Know?
It is the first animal proven to use the Milky Way as a navigational aid for orientation.