Rough-collared Dung Beetle vs Empress Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rough-collared Dung Beetle | Empress Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Helictopleurus rudicollis | Pomponia imperatoria |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 10-15 mm | 70 mm body, 200 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Madagascar | Asia |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Data Deficient |
Rough-collared Dung Beetle
An exclusively forest-dwelling dung beetle with a rough, heavily punctured pronotum that gives it its name. It is dark brown to black with a compact, dome-shaped body.
Did You Know?
It has never been found outside intact forest, making it an indicator species for forest health in Madagascar.
Empress Cicada
The largest cicada species in the world with a wingspan up to 200 mm. Found in the rainforests of Peninsular Malaysia. Its body length exceeds 70 mm.
Did You Know?
With a wingspan of 20 cm, this is the worlds largest cicada — it is so heavy that it makes an audible buzzing thump when it crashes into tree trunks while flying.