Gigas Dung Beetle vs Ponderosa Pine Bark Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gigas Dung Beetle | Ponderosa Pine Bark Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Heliocopris gigas | Acanthocinus princeps |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 35-55 mm | 14-23mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | West Africa, Central Africa | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Ponderosa Pine Bark Borer
A grey-brown longhorn beetle with extremely long antennae that can be four times its body length. Males antennae are longer than females.
Did You Know?
Its antennae are among the longest relative to body size of any beetle and are used to detect female pheromones.