Stag Beetle Mimic Longhorn vs Flat-Headed Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Stag Beetle Mimic Longhorn | Flat-Headed Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cerambyx scopolii | Paragymnopleurus maurus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 17-28 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Western Europe, Central Europe, Southern Europe | South Asia, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Stag Beetle Mimic Longhorn
A medium-sized dark brown longhorn beetle common across Europe. Adults emerge in late spring and are attracted to flowering shrubs and freshly cut wood.
Did You Know?
It is named after the Italian entomologist Giovanni Antonio Scopoli.
Flat-Headed Dung Beetle
A medium-sized shiny black roller dung beetle with a distinctively flat clypeal margin. It is highly active during the day and rolls dung balls rapidly across open terrain. Common in tropical Asian habitats near cattle.
Did You Know?
When the ground becomes too hot, this beetle climbs on top of its dung ball to cool its feet before continuing to roll.