Molossus Scarab vs Sulphur Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Molossus Scarab | Sulphur Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Catharsius molossus | Cteniopus sulphureus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Tenebrionidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 7-10mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | South Asia, Southeast Asia | Europe |
| 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.
Sulphur Beetle
A bright sulphur-yellow beetle that looks more like a flower beetle than a typical darkling beetle. It is common on coastal flowers in summer.
Did You Know?
Despite belonging to the typically dark darkling beetle family it is one of the few members that is brightly colored.