Flightless Dung Beetle vs Cruiser Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flightless Dung Beetle | Cruiser Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Circellium bacchus | Vindula dejone |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 35-47 mm | 80-100 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | South Africa | Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Borneo, Sulawesi, Philippines) |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Flightless Dung Beetle
The largest flightless dung beetle in the world, endemic to South Africa. It is now restricted to a few remaining habitat patches in the Eastern Cape.
Did You Know?
It is the only species in its genus and relies entirely on walking to find dung.
Cruiser Butterfly
A large butterfly with warm orange wings marked with black spots and lines. Males are bright tawny-orange while females are paler with more elaborate brown and white patterning.
Did You Know?
Males often patrol river courses and forest clearings with a powerful cruising flight, hence the common name.