Molossus Scarab vs Pitted Ambrosia Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Molossus Scarab | Pitted Ambrosia Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Catharsius molossus | Cnesinus strigicollis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 2-3mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Gardens |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | South Asia, Southeast Asia | North America, South 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.
Pitted Ambrosia Beetle
A tiny dark brown bark beetle that cultivates fungal gardens inside its tunnels. It introduces ambrosia fungi into the wood which it and its larvae eat.
Did You Know?
It is one of many beetle species that practice true agriculture cultivating fungal crops inside tree tunnels for food.