Ox Beetle vs Sardinian Cave Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ox Beetle | Sardinian Cave Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Strategus aloeus | Speomolops sardous |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Molopidius |
| Size | 30-60mm | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Caves |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America, South America | Sardinia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Ox Beetle
A large robust dark brown beetle with three forward-pointing horns on the males pronotum. It is attracted to lights in tropical areas.
Did You Know?
Males use their three horns like a trident to pry rivals from burrows during fights over females.
Sardinian Cave Beetle
A blind cave beetle endemic to a single cave system in Sardinia. It has no eyes, no pigment, and elongated legs and antennae.
Did You Know?
It was only discovered in 1970 and remains known from a single cave near Cagliari.