Giant Australian Jewel Beetle vs Flat-Headed Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Australian Jewel Beetle | Flat-Headed Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Julodimorpha bakewelli | Paragymnopleurus maurus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Buprestidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Western Australia | South Asia, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Giant Australian Jewel Beetle
A large, bumpy-textured jewel beetle from Australia. Males are famously attracted to discarded beer bottles.
Did You Know?
Males were observed trying to mate with brown beer bottles, mistaking them for giant females.
Flat-Headed Dung Beetle
A medium-sized shiny black roller dung beetle with a distinctively flat clypeal margin. It is highly active during the day and rolls dung balls rapidly across open terrain. Common in tropical Asian habitats near cattle.
Did You Know?
When the ground becomes too hot, this beetle climbs on top of its dung ball to cool its feet before continuing to roll.