Flightless Dung Beetle vs Malagasy Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flightless Dung Beetle | Malagasy Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Circellium bacchus | Pogonostoma elegans |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 35-47 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | South Africa | Madagascar |
| 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.
Malagasy Tiger Beetle
A brilliantly colored tiger beetle endemic to Madagascar with metallic green, blue, or purple elytra. It is a fast, agile predator that runs down prey on the forest floor.
Did You Know?
Madagascar has one of the world's highest diversities of tiger beetles, with the genus Pogonostoma containing over 100 endemic species.