Golden Metallic Longhorn vs Flat-Headed Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden Metallic Longhorn | Flat-Headed Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tmesisternus isabellae | Paragymnopleurus maurus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 20-35 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Papua region) | South Asia, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Golden Metallic Longhorn
A rare longhorn beetle with striking golden or coppery metallic elytra covered in a fine pubescence. The body is elongated with very long antennae banded in black and gold.
Did You Know?
The metallic coloration changes depending on ambient humidity, appearing more golden in dry conditions and more coppery when wet.
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.