Flat-Headed Dung Beetle vs Red Mushroom Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flat-Headed Dung Beetle | Red Mushroom Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paragymnopleurus maurus | Oxyporus rufus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 7-12 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | South Asia, Southeast Asia | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Red Mushroom Beetle
A striking red and black rove beetle that lives in and feeds on fresh mushroom caps. Has large, powerful mandibles for cutting fungal tissue. One of the few herbivorous rove beetles.
Did You Know?
Unusual among rove beetles for being a herbivore, with powerful mandibles adapted for cutting through fungal tissue.