Striped Dung Beetle vs Senegalese Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Striped Dung Beetle | Senegalese Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paragymnopleurus striatus | Oedaleus senegalensis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 10-16 mm | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia | West Africa, Sahel region |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Senegalese Grasshopper
A small to medium grasshopper with an X-shaped marking on the pronotum and blue hindwings. It is an important crop pest across the Sahel.
Did You Know?
After good rains in the Sahel, populations can explode so rapidly that they cause significant damage to millet crops within days.