Red Poplar Leaf Beetle vs Asian Atlas Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red Poplar Leaf Beetle | Asian Atlas Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysomela populi | Catharsius pithecius |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 10-12 mm | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red Poplar Leaf Beetle
A shiny red-orange beetle with a black head, commonly found on poplar and willow trees. Larvae release a pungent salicylaldehyde when disturbed.
Did You Know?
Larvae convert compounds from willow leaves into a chemical that smells like almonds to deter predators.
Asian Atlas Dung Beetle
A large black tunneling dung beetle from Southeast Asia with two stout pronotal horns in males. It rapidly constructs deep tunnels beneath dung pats. Found in forests and agricultural areas near livestock.
Did You Know?
Its tunnel systems can extend over half a meter deep, aerating compacted tropical soils.