Stag-Horned Dung Beetle vs Giant Bess Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Stag-Horned Dung Beetle | Giant Bess Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Onthophagus rangifer | Passalus punctiger |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Passalidae |
| Size | 7-12 mm | 35-50 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Stag-Horned Dung Beetle
A small, dark brown tunneling dung beetle with spectacularly branched antler-like horns in major males. The branching horns resemble reindeer antlers. It inhabits forest habitats where it tunnels beneath monkey and civet dung.
Did You Know?
The branching horns of this beetle are some of the most complex found in any insect species.
Giant Bess Beetle
A very large, robust bess beetle with a glossy black exoskeleton and strong mandibles. It creates extensive tunnel systems in large fallen trees. Multiple generations may coexist within a single log.
Did You Know?
Larvae pupate in protective cases made from frass that parents help construct.