Flat-Headed Dung Beetle vs Crimson Saltflat Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flat-Headed Dung Beetle | Crimson Saltflat Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paragymnopleurus maurus | Cicindela theatina |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 11-13 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | South Asia, Southeast Asia | Colorado, United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Flat-Headed Dung Beetle
A medium-sized shiny black roller dung beetle with a distinctively flat clypeal margin. It is highly active during the day and rolls dung balls rapidly across open terrain. Common in tropical Asian habitats near cattle.
Did You Know?
When the ground becomes too hot, this beetle climbs on top of its dung ball to cool its feet before continuing to roll.
Crimson Saltflat Tiger Beetle
A rare tiger beetle endemic to the salt flats of southern Colorado. It has a distinctive dark reddish-brown coloration with faint white markings.
Did You Know?
It was only described as a distinct species in 2002 and is known from just a handful of sites.