Green Grooved Longhorn vs Sinuate-horned Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Grooved Longhorn | Sinuate-horned Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Prosopocera lactator | Helictopleurus sinuatocornis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 25-45 mm | 12-17 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | East Africa, Southern Africa | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Green Grooved Longhorn
A pale green longhorn beetle with long, elegantly banded antennae. It is found on fig and other broadleaf trees in African forests.
Did You Know?
Their green coloration fades to brown after death, so museum specimens rarely show their true living color.
Sinuate-horned Dung Beetle
A medium-sized dung beetle named for the sinuate or wavy shape of the male's cephalic horn. Its body is dark brown with a strongly convex pronotum.
Did You Know?
Males with the most elaborately curved horns tend to win fights over dung balls, gaining access to mates.