Red Milkweed Beetle vs Gigas Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red Milkweed Beetle | Gigas Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tetraopes tetrophthalmus | Heliocopris gigas |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 9-14 mm | 35-55 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | West Africa, Central Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red Milkweed Beetle
A bright red beetle with black spots, exclusively associated with common milkweed. Its antennae bisect its compound eyes, giving it four apparent eyes.
Did You Know?
Its scientific name means 'four eyes, four eyes,' referring to how antennae split each eye in two.
Gigas Dung Beetle
A massive glossy black tunneling dung beetle with powerful digging forelegs. Males have a broad cephalic horn. This species constructs elaborate underground chambers packed with dung for its larvae.
Did You Know?
The larval chamber is sealed with a clay cap that helps regulate moisture as the larva develops inside the brood ball.