Paroecus Flat-faced Longhorn vs Sicardi's Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Paroecus Flat-faced Longhorn | Sicardi's Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Batocera paroeca | Helictopleurus sicardi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm | 8-13 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Papua New Guinea, Irian Jaya | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Paroecus Flat-faced Longhorn
A moderately large longhorn from the forests of New Guinea with cryptic bark-like patterning. Males have exceptionally long antennae that exceed twice the body length. It is primarily nocturnal and seldom encountered.
Did You Know?
Males use their extraordinarily long antennae to detect female pheromones from distances exceeding 100 meters.
Sicardi's Dung Beetle
A compact forest dung beetle with a glossy black body and strongly punctured elytra. Males have a small but distinct cephalic horn used in competitive encounters.
Did You Know?
It is part of the ancient Helictopleurus radiation that diverged from continental African dung beetles over 30 million years ago.