Rhinoceros Dung Beetle vs Net-winged Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rhinoceros Dung Beetle | Net-winged Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Heliocopris dominus | Calopteron reticulatum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Lycidae |
| Size | 35-50 mm | 10-18 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Rhinoceros Dung Beetle
A large nocturnal dung beetle found in the forests of Southeast Asia. It constructs enormous brood balls from elephant dung.
Did You Know?
Its brood balls can be the size of a tennis ball, among the largest of any dung beetle.
Net-winged Beetle
A toxic beetle with raised net-like veins on its elytra and aposematic coloration.
Did You Know?
It forms the model species in a large mimicry ring with moths and other beetles.