Gaboon Ebony Longhorn Beetle vs Elephant Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gaboon Ebony Longhorn Beetle | Elephant Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceroplesis militaris | Heliocopris dilloni |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 25-45 mm | 35-55 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | West and Central Africa (Cameroon, Gabon, DRC, Nigeria) | East Africa, Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Gaboon Ebony Longhorn Beetle
A large longhorn beetle with striking black and yellow banding on its elytra. Its antennae are longer than its body in males. Larvae bore into hardwood trees and can take several years to develop.
Did You Know?
The larvae create audible tunneling sounds inside trees that can be heard by pressing an ear against the trunk.
Elephant Dung Beetle
A very large black dung beetle that specializes in elephant dung. Males have a prominent curved horn on the thorax.
Did You Know?
A single elephant dropping can attract over 4,000 dung beetles within 15 minutes of being deposited.