Seven-Spotted Lady Beetle vs African Rhinoceros Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Seven-Spotted Lady Beetle | African Rhinoceros Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coccinella magnifica | Oryctes boas |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Coccinellidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 35-55 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Gardens |
| Diet | Omnivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | West Africa, Central Africa |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Seven-Spotted Lady Beetle
A scarce ladybird that lives exclusively in and around wood ant nests. It closely resembles the common seven-spot ladybird.
Did You Know?
It is one of the very few ladybird species that is myrmecophilous, living among ants.
African Rhinoceros Beetle
A large dark brown dynastine beetle with a prominent recurved horn on the male's head. Larvae develop in decaying palm trunks and compost.
Did You Know?
Males use their horns to pry rivals out of feeding holes on palm trees in fierce pushing contests.