Flat-Horned Dung Beetle vs Common Euphaedra
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flat-Horned Dung Beetle | Common Euphaedra |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Onthophagus planicornis | Euphaedra medon |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 7-12 mm | 55-70 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa | West Africa (Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone, Liberia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Common Euphaedra
A forest-dwelling butterfly with deep orange-brown wings and distinctive blue-purple iridescent bands. It is one of the most commonly encountered Euphaedra species in West Africa. Males and females differ significantly in pattern.
Did You Know?
Over 200 species of Euphaedra exist in Africa, making it one of the most species-rich butterfly genera on the continent.