Giant Gymnopleurus vs Widefooted Treehopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Gymnopleurus | Widefooted Treehopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnopleurus virens | Campylenchia latipes |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Membracidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Giant Gymnopleurus
A medium-sized roller dung beetle with a coppery-green sheen and a nearly spherical body shape. It is a rapid roller, moving dung balls quickly across sun-baked grasslands. Diurnal and very heat-tolerant.
Did You Know?
Its round, compact body shape minimizes water loss in the hot, dry environments it inhabits.
Widefooted Treehopper
A North American treehopper with a distinctly angular pronotum and flattened tibiae. It is commonly found on herbaceous vegetation in open habitats.
Did You Know?
Its widened leg segments are thought to help it grip plant stems in windy open habitats.