Stellate Dung Beetle vs Black-striped Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Stellate Dung Beetle | Black-striped Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnopleurus humanus | Stenurella melanura |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 10-16 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Europe |
| 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.
Black-striped Longhorn
A small, attractive longhorn beetle commonly found on flowers in summer. Has dark wing tips on a yellowish-brown body. Larvae develop in dead deciduous wood.
Did You Know?
One of the most commonly seen longhorn beetles on flowers, particularly hogweed and other umbellifers.