Sinuate-horned Dung Beetle vs Seven-Spotted Lady Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sinuate-horned Dung Beetle | Seven-Spotted Lady Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Helictopleurus sinuatocornis | Coccinella magnifica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Coccinellidae |
| Size | 12-17 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Heathland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Madagascar | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
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.
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.