Stag-Horned Dung Beetle vs Pindarus Christmas Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Stag-Horned Dung Beetle | Pindarus Christmas Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Onthophagus rangifer | Anoplognathus pindarus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 7-12 mm | 18-22 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia | Australia |
| 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.
Pindarus Christmas Beetle
A medium-sized brown Christmas beetle with a distinctly punctured thorax. It is found in coastal and hinterland forests of New South Wales.
Did You Know?
Like other Christmas beetles, its larvae can spend over a year developing underground before emerging.