Four-spotted Flat-face vs Black Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Four-spotted Flat-face | Black Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anoplophora macularia | Copris lunaris |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 22-35 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Central China (Sichuan, Hubei, Shaanxi) | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Four-spotted Flat-face
A glossy black longhorn with four large white spots on its elytra, found in montane forests of central China. It is less well known than the invasive A. glabripennis but occurs in similar habitats. Larvae develop in living maple and birch trees.
Did You Know?
Unlike its notorious relative the Asian longhorn beetle, this species has never been found outside its native range.
Black Dung Beetle
A robust black dung beetle found across Europe and parts of Asia. Males bear a single curved horn on the head and exhibit biparental brood care.
Did You Know?
Both parents cooperate to provision and guard the brood chamber, which is unusual among beetles.