Two-Horned Oxysternon vs Ivory-Spotted Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Two-Horned Oxysternon | Ivory-Spotted Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oxysternon durum | Euoniticellus pallipes |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 20-28 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | South America | Africa, introduced to Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Two-Horned Oxysternon
A large, dark metallic green tunneling dung beetle with two prominent pronotal projections in males. The clypeus has a distinctive upturned anterior margin. It is a powerful tunneler in Amazonian rainforests.
Did You Know?
This beetle is so efficient at burying dung that it plays a measurable role in reducing livestock parasite transmission.
Ivory-Spotted Dung Beetle
A small, pale brown tunneling dung beetle with ivory-colored legs. Native to Africa, it has been introduced to several countries as a biological control agent. It is especially efficient in warm, dry climates.
Did You Know?
This tiny beetle can compete with much larger species by arriving first and tunneling quickly beneath fresh dung.