Sinuate-horned Dung Beetle vs Red Soldier Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sinuate-horned Dung Beetle | Red Soldier Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Helictopleurus sinuatocornis | Rhagonycha fulva |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Cantharidae |
| Size | 12-17 mm | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Underground |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Madagascar | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sinuate-horned Dung Beetle
A medium-sized dung beetle named for the sinuate or wavy shape of the male's cephalic horn. Its body is dark brown with a strongly convex pronotum.
Did You Know?
Males with the most elaborately curved horns tend to win fights over dung balls, gaining access to mates.
Red Soldier Beetle
A very common soldier beetle in Europe with orange-red elytra tipped in black. It is one of the most familiar beetles on hogweed and other umbellifer flowers.
Did You Know?
In the UK it is commonly known as the bloodsucker beetle, though it is completely harmless to humans.