Gazelle Scarab vs Dry Fork Valley Cave Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gazelle Scarab | Dry Fork Valley Cave Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Onthophagus gazella | Pseudanophthalmus montanus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 8-13 mm | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Caves |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Africa, Australia, North America, South America | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Gazelle Scarab
A small dung beetle originally from Africa, now established across multiple continents. It is one of the most widely introduced biological control agents for dung removal.
Did You Know?
It was deliberately introduced to Australia in the 1960s to combat the bush fly problem caused by accumulating cattle dung.
Dry Fork Valley Cave Beetle
A cave-obligate beetle from the Dry Fork Valley region of West Virginia. Like all members of its genus, it is completely eyeless.
Did You Know?
It can only survive in the constant-temperature deep zones of caves.