Sagittarius Dung Beetle vs Great Purple Emperor
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sagittarius Dung Beetle | Great Purple Emperor |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Onthophagus sagittarius | Sasakia charonda |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 75-110 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, introduced to Australia | East Asia, Japan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Sagittarius Dung Beetle
A medium-sized dark brown tunneler with a distinctive arrow-shaped projection on the male head. It was introduced to Australia from Asia to assist with cattle dung burial. A very efficient tunneler in tropical conditions.
Did You Know?
This species was deliberately released in northern Australia in 1982 and has since spread across tropical Queensland.
Great Purple Emperor
Japan's national butterfly, known as 'o-murasaki' in Japanese. Males display a stunning purple iridescence on their wings. A large and powerful flier found in deciduous forests.
Did You Know?
Designated as Japan's national butterfly in 1957, the Great Purple Emperor is rarely seen feeding on flowers, preferring tree sap instead.