Mammoth Cave Beetle vs Ox Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mammoth Cave Beetle | Ox Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xenotrechus condei | Strategus aloeus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 30-60mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | United States | North America, South America |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Mammoth Cave Beetle
A rare troglobitic ground beetle known from caves in the Ozark region of Missouri. It is eyeless with greatly elongated appendages.
Did You Know?
It was not discovered until 1987, despite extensive surveys of Missouri caves.
Ox Beetle
A large robust dark brown beetle with three forward-pointing horns on the males pronotum. It is attracted to lights in tropical areas.
Did You Know?
Males use their three horns like a trident to pry rivals from burrows during fights over females.