Femoralis Dung Beetle vs Red Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Femoralis Dung Beetle | Red Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pachylomerus femoralis | Nomadacris septemfasciata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 40-60 mm | 50-70 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southern Africa, East Africa | Southern Africa, Central Africa, East 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.
Red Locust
A large brown and red locust that swarms periodically from outbreak areas in Central and Southern Africa. It has distinctive red hindwings visible in flight.
Did You Know?
The International Red Locust Control Organization was created specifically to monitor and prevent outbreaks of this species.