Molossus Scarab vs Bronze Flea Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Molossus Scarab | Bronze Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Catharsius molossus | Altica ambiens |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Wetlands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | South Asia, Southeast Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Molossus Scarab
A large, robust black tunneling dung beetle found across South and Southeast Asia. Males have a prominent curved horn on the head and two smaller pronotal horns. It is one of the most common large dung beetles in Asian pastures.
Did You Know?
This species can bury an amount of dung equal to 250 times its body weight in a single night.
Bronze Flea Beetle
A metallic bronze to greenish flea beetle with prominent hind leg development. It feeds on alder leaves in wetland habitats across North America.
Did You Know?
Heavy infestations can cause nearly complete defoliation of alder shrubs, which then produce a second flush of leaves later in the season.