Striped Dung Beetle vs Giant Darkling Beetle of St. Helena
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Striped Dung Beetle | Giant Darkling Beetle of St. Helena |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paragymnopleurus striatus | Hegeter politus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Tenebrionidae |
| Size | 10-16 mm | 1.5-2.5 cm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Heathland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia | St. Helena |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Striped Dung Beetle
A small to medium roller dung beetle with faint longitudinal striations on the elytra. It is black with a slightly convex profile and very active in daylight. Commonly found at fresh cattle dung across its range.
Did You Know?
This species can arrive at a fresh dung pat within seconds of it being deposited.
Giant Darkling Beetle of St. Helena
A darkling beetle endemic to the remote island of St. Helena in the South Atlantic. It is nocturnal and hides under stones during the day.
Did You Know?
St. Helena has over 400 endemic invertebrate species, many of which are found nowhere else.