Tooth-Necked Fungus Beetle vs Malagasy Scarab
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tooth-Necked Fungus Beetle | Malagasy Scarab |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bolitotherus cornutus | Scarabaeus radama |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tenebrionidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 10-12 mm | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tooth-Necked Fungus Beetle
A heavily armored, warty brown beetle that feeds on shelf fungi on dead trees. Males have two prominent horns on the thorax.
Did You Know?
It plays dead so convincingly that it is nearly impossible to distinguish from a piece of bark.
Malagasy Scarab
A robust dung-rolling scarab beetle named after the Malagasy king Radama. It has a broad, rounded body with a dark metallic sheen and strong, spatulate forelegs for shaping dung balls.
Did You Know?
It was named after King Radama I of Madagascar, symbolizing the cultural and natural heritage of the island.