North American Hide Beetle vs Stellate Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | North American Hide Beetle | Stellate Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trox scaber | Gymnopleurus humanus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Trogidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 5-9 mm | 10-16 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | North America, Europe | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
North American Hide Beetle
A small, oval, grayish-brown beetle with heavily sculptured elytra covered in rows of bumps and encrusted soil. It specializes in consuming dried keratin-rich animal remains. Found in owl pellets, bird nests, and old carcasses.
Did You Know?
Forensic entomologists use the presence of hide beetles to estimate time since death in very old remains.
Stellate Dung Beetle
A medium-sized, glossy black roller found in African savannas. It has a nearly perfectly spherical body when viewed from the side. An extremely fast roller that can outpace many predators on flat terrain.
Did You Know?
Its near-perfect spherical body shape is an adaptation that makes it difficult for predators to grasp.