Mandibularis Stag Beetle vs Giant African Dung Roller
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mandibularis Stag Beetle | Giant African Dung Roller |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hexarthrius mandibularis | Scarabaeus ambiguus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 50-115 mm | 22-35 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Sumatra, Indonesia | East Africa |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Mandibularis Stag Beetle
One of the largest stag beetles in the world with immense curved mandibles. Glossy black with powerful jaws.
Did You Know?
Males can reach 115mm in total length, making them among the largest stag beetles ever recorded.
Giant African Dung Roller
A large, robust matte black roller dung beetle found in East African grasslands. It has powerful clypeal teeth for cutting dung and strong hind legs for rolling. Active during the warmest parts of the day.
Did You Know?
This beetle can roll a dung ball in a perfectly straight line by orienting to the position of the sun.