Stag-Horned Dung Beetle vs Striped Love Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Stag-Horned Dung Beetle | Striped Love Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Onthophagus rangifer | Eudicella smithi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 7-12 mm | 25-40 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia | Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Striped Love Beetle
A colorful African flower scarab with bold longitudinal stripes on the elytra. Commonly bred in captivity.
Did You Know?
They earned the name 'love beetle' because mating pairs remain coupled for hours while feeding together.