Two-Spotted Dung Beetle vs African Emperor Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Two-Spotted Dung Beetle | African Emperor Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Onthophagus nuchicornis | Bunaea caffraria |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 80-120 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, introduced to North America | Southern and East Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Two-Spotted Dung Beetle
A small, mottled brown and yellow tunneling dung beetle with two dark spots on the pronotum. Males have a single backward-pointing horn on the nape. It is one of the most common dung beetles in European pastures.
Did You Know?
This species was accidentally introduced to North America and is now one of the most common dung beetles on the continent.
African Emperor Moth
A large African saturniid with warm brown wings bearing conspicuous eyespots edged in pink and black. Its massive spiny caterpillars are a common sight on savanna trees.
Did You Know?
The caterpillars of Bunaea caffraria are gregarious when young, forming dense clusters on branches that can completely strip small trees of foliage.