Minotaur Beetle vs Notched-mouth Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Minotaur Beetle | Notched-mouth Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Typhaeus typhoeus | Dicheirus dilatatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Geotrupidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Western Europe | Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Notched-mouth Ground Beetle
A large southern African ground beetle with powerful mandibles and a robust body. It is a formidable predator found in savanna and bushveld regions.
Did You Know?
Its mandibles are strong enough to crack open the shells of large land snails.