Malagasy Dung Beetle vs Police Car Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malagasy Dung Beetle | Police Car Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Helictopleurus neoamplicollis | Graphium policenes |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 10-16 mm | 60-75 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Madagascar | West and Central Africa (Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, DRC, Ivory Coast) |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Malagasy Dung Beetle
A medium-sized, dark-bodied tunneling dung beetle endemic to Madagascar. Males have pronotal ridges. It processes lemur and tenrec dung in the island's unique forests. Threatened by deforestation of Madagascar's remaining forests.
Did You Know?
The dung beetles of Madagascar evolved in isolation and many species are found nowhere else on Earth.
Police Car Swallowtail
A striking swallowtail butterfly with black wings covered in small pale green spots resembling a police car's livery. It has short hindwing tails and a rapid, darting flight. Common in forest areas throughout its range.
Did You Know?
Its common name comes from the black-and-white spotted pattern that was thought to resemble early police vehicles.