Flat-Horned Dung Beetle vs Borneo Three-horned Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flat-Horned Dung Beetle | Borneo Three-horned Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Onthophagus planicornis | Chalcosoma caucasus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Dynastinae |
| Size | 7-12 mm | 60-135 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Flat-Horned Dung Beetle
A small, dark tunneling dung beetle with laterally flattened horns in major males. Found in tropical Africa, it is a rapid responder to fresh dung. Females construct multiple brood balls in underground chambers.
Did You Know?
This species was among those exported to Australia as part of the CSIRO Dung Beetle Project.
Borneo Three-horned Beetle
Among the longest beetles in Asia, with three powerful horns and a metallic green-black sheen. Males engage in fierce combat.
Did You Know?
Their smooth, metallic exoskeleton makes them very difficult for predators to grip.