Sagittarius Dung Beetle vs Stag-Horned Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sagittarius Dung Beetle | Stag-Horned Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Onthophagus sagittarius | Onthophagus rangifer |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 7-12 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, introduced to Australia | Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
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.