Flat-Horned Dung Beetle vs Ruddy Darter
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flat-Horned Dung Beetle | Ruddy Darter |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Onthophagus planicornis | Sympetrum sanguineum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 7-12 mm | 34-39mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Europe, Asia |
| 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.
Ruddy Darter
A small dragonfly where mature males turn deep blood-red with a distinctly club-shaped abdomen. Females remain golden-yellow. It has entirely black legs unlike similar species.
Did You Know?
Pairs mate in flight, forming a heart-shaped wheel, then the female flicks eggs onto water while still attached to the male.