Proagoderus Dung Beetle vs Wide-Headed Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Proagoderus Dung Beetle | Wide-Headed Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Proagoderus tersidorsis | Onthophagus nigriventris |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 10-18 mm | 7-12 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | East Africa | East Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Proagoderus Dung Beetle
A medium-sized, dark metallic tunneling dung beetle with elaborate pronotal horns in major males. Found in African savannas, it is a rapid tunnel constructor. The complex horn morphology has made it a subject of evolutionary studies.
Did You Know?
The ornate horns of this species have evolved through intense sexual selection by female choice and male-male combat.
Wide-Headed Dung Beetle
A small, greenish-bronze tunneling dung beetle from East Africa with a very wide head in major males. The broad head is used to block tunnel entrances against rivals. It is common in savanna grasslands.
Did You Know?
Minor males, which lack the wide head, instead dig sneaky side tunnels to bypass the guarding major male.