Gigas Dung Beetle vs Predatory Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gigas Dung Beetle | Predatory Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Heliocopris gigas | Clonia melanoptera |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 35-55 mm | 50-70 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | West Africa, Central Africa | Africa |
| 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.
Predatory Katydid
A large predatory katydid with powerful spiny forelegs for catching insects.
Did You Know?
Its spiny forelegs form a basket trap similar to those of praying mantises.