Malagasy Dung Beetle vs Spotted Cucumber Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malagasy Dung Beetle | Spotted Cucumber Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Helictopleurus neoamplicollis | Diabrotica undecimpunctata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 10-16 mm | 5-7mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Madagascar | North America |
| 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.
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
A yellowish-green beetle with eleven black spots on its elytra. It is a significant agricultural pest of cucurbits, corn, and other crops.
Did You Know?
Its larvae are known as corn rootworms and can cause billions of dollars in crop damage annually.