Fluted-horn Dung Beetle vs Wrinkled Bark Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fluted-horn Dung Beetle | Wrinkled Bark Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Copris elphenor | Rhysodes sulcatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Rhysodidae |
| Size | 20-35 mm | 6-8mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | East Africa, Southern Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
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.
Wrinkled Bark Beetle
An extremely rare and primitive beetle with deep longitudinal grooves on its elytra. Found only in virgin forests.
Did You Know?
One of the rarest beetles in Europe, found only in untouched primeval forests with centuries-old dead wood.