Flat-Horned Dung Beetle vs Malagasy Sprite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flat-Horned Dung Beetle | Malagasy Sprite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Onthophagus planicornis | Pseudagrion malgassicum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 7-12 mm | 30-38 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Madagascar |
| 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.
Malagasy Sprite
A delicate damselfly with a slender blue and black body. It is one of the most widespread and adaptable endemic odonates in Madagascar.
Did You Know?
Despite being endemic, it is one of the most ecologically versatile damselflies on the island, thriving even in human-modified wetlands.