Flat-Horned Dung Beetle vs Igneus Rainbow Scarab
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flat-Horned Dung Beetle | Igneus Rainbow Scarab |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Onthophagus planicornis | Phanaeus igneus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 7-12 mm | 12-20 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Southeastern North America |
| 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.
Igneus Rainbow Scarab
A brilliantly metallic green, blue, and red tunneling dung beetle of the southeastern United States. Males have a long, slender horn on the head. It tunnels beneath dung on sandy soils in pine forests.
Did You Know?
The fiery metallic colors that give it the name igneus make it one of the most colorful beetles in North America.