Malagasy Dung Beetle vs Tricolored Fungus Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malagasy Dung Beetle | Tricolored Fungus Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Helictopleurus neoamplicollis | Lordithon trinotatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 10-16 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Madagascar | Europe, Western Siberia |
| 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.
Tricolored Fungus Rove Beetle
A small, attractively patterned rove beetle with three dark spots on yellowish elytra, found exclusively on fungi. It is a specialist predator within the micro-ecosystem of decaying mushrooms.
Did You Know?
This beetle can detect the volatile chemicals produced by decomposing fungi from over 100 meters away.