Rustic Soldier Beetle vs Stag-Horned Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rustic Soldier Beetle | Stag-Horned Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cantharis rustica | Onthophagus rangifer |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cantharidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 11-15 mm | 7-12 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Rustic Soldier Beetle
A common European soldier beetle with dark elytra and an orange-red pronotum marked with a black spot. It is an active predator on flower heads.
Did You Know?
The dark heart-shaped mark on its pronotum is a reliable identification feature across its range.
Stag-Horned Dung Beetle
A small, dark brown tunneling dung beetle with spectacularly branched antler-like horns in major males. The branching horns resemble reindeer antlers. It inhabits forest habitats where it tunnels beneath monkey and civet dung.
Did You Know?
The branching horns of this beetle are some of the most complex found in any insect species.