Giant African Dung Roller vs Walker's Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant African Dung Roller | Walker's Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scarabaeus ambiguus | Neotibicen pronotalis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 22-35 mm | 35-45 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | East Africa | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Giant African Dung Roller
A large, robust matte black roller dung beetle found in East African grasslands. It has powerful clypeal teeth for cutting dung and strong hind legs for rolling. Active during the warmest parts of the day.
Did You Know?
This beetle can roll a dung ball in a perfectly straight line by orienting to the position of the sun.
Walker's Cicada
A large cicada of the southern United States with a distinctive loud buzzing call. It prefers hot, open habitats and sings during peak afternoon heat.
Did You Know?
It is named after the entomologist Thomas J. Walker who studied insect acoustics extensively.