Minotaur Beetle vs Barbados Cane Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Minotaur Beetle | Barbados Cane Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Typhaeus typhoeus | Metamasius hemipterus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Geotrupidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 12-20 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Western Europe | Barbados, Caribbean |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Minotaur Beetle
A robust, black beetle where males sport three forward-pointing horns on the thorax. It buries rabbit dung in deep underground tunnels.
Did You Know?
Males dig tunnels up to 1.5 meters deep to provision underground brood chambers with dung.
Barbados Cane Weevil
A large weevil with variable striped patterns, originally from the Caribbean. It is a significant pest of sugarcane and palms.
Did You Know?
It was accidentally spread worldwide through the tropical plant trade and is now a major palm pest in Florida.