Stellate Dung Beetle vs African Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Stellate Dung Beetle | African Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnopleurus humanus | Manticora latipennis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 10-16 mm | 40-65 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Southern Africa (Namibia, South Africa, Botswana) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Stellate Dung Beetle
A medium-sized, glossy black roller found in African savannas. It has a nearly perfectly spherical body when viewed from the side. An extremely fast roller that can outpace many predators on flat terrain.
Did You Know?
Its near-perfect spherical body shape is an adaptation that makes it difficult for predators to grasp.
African Tiger Beetle
The world's largest tiger beetle, a fierce predator with massive jaws. It is flightless and hunts on the ground at night.
Did You Know?
Despite being flightless, it can sprint across sand at speeds that would be equivalent to a human running over 300 km/h.