South American Giant Diving Beetle vs Ivory-Spotted Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South American Giant Diving Beetle | Ivory-Spotted Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megadytes ducalis | Euoniticellus pallipes |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Dytiscidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 35-45 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Brazil, Amazon Basin | Africa, introduced to Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
South American Giant Diving Beetle
One of the largest diving beetles in South America with a glossy dark olive body. It inhabits large rivers and lakes of the Amazon basin.
Did You Know?
It is among the largest dytiscid beetles in the Western Hemisphere.
Ivory-Spotted Dung Beetle
A small, pale brown tunneling dung beetle with ivory-colored legs. Native to Africa, it has been introduced to several countries as a biological control agent. It is especially efficient in warm, dry climates.
Did You Know?
This tiny beetle can compete with much larger species by arriving first and tunneling quickly beneath fresh dung.