Gigas Dung Beetle vs Formosa Long-armed Scarab
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gigas Dung Beetle | Formosa Long-armed Scarab |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Heliocopris gigas | Cheirotonus formosanus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Euchirinae |
| Size | 35-55 mm | 40-60 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | West Africa, Central Africa | Taiwan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Gigas Dung Beetle
A massive glossy black tunneling dung beetle with powerful digging forelegs. Males have a broad cephalic horn. This species constructs elaborate underground chambers packed with dung for its larvae.
Did You Know?
The larval chamber is sealed with a clay cap that helps regulate moisture as the larva develops inside the brood ball.
Formosa Long-armed Scarab
A rare Taiwanese scarab with elongated forelimbs and a dark chestnut-brown body. It is found only in old-growth mountain forests on the island.
Did You Know?
Illegal collecting for the pet trade has made this one of the most threatened beetles in East Asia.