Fluted-horn Dung Beetle vs Blood-red Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fluted-horn Dung Beetle | Blood-red Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Copris elphenor | Callidium coriaceum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 20-35 mm | 10-17 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | East Africa, Southern Africa | Central and Southern Europe (Alps, Carpathians) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Fluted-horn Dung Beetle
A large black dung beetle with a prominent curved horn on the male's head. It buries dung balls underground to provision its brood.
Did You Know?
A single pair can bury a dung ball weighing over 200 times their own body weight in one night.
Blood-red Longhorn
A flat-bodied cerambycid with a rich reddish-brown color and a leathery texture to its elytra. It is found in conifer forests of Central and Southern Europe. Larvae develop in dead fir and spruce wood.
Did You Know?
This species is considered a relict of ice age refugia and is restricted to cool mountain forests.