Four-spotted Dung Beetle vs Stag-jawed Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Four-spotted Dung Beetle | Stag-jawed Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Helictopleurus quadripunctatus | Dorysthenes buqueti |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 40-70mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Madagascar | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Four-spotted Dung Beetle
A medium-sized dung beetle with four distinctive pale spots on its dark elytra. It is one of the few Helictopleurus species that has adapted to open habitats alongside cattle.
Did You Know?
It is one of only five Helictopleurus species that have successfully shifted from forest-dwelling lemur dung specialist to open-habitat cattle dung feeder.
Stag-jawed Longhorn
A large dark brown longhorn beetle with massive toothed mandibles in males resembling those of stag beetles. It is attracted to lights at night.
Did You Know?
In Thailand the larvae are roasted and eaten as a popular street food snack.