Watanabe Dung Beetle vs Demon Charaxes
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Watanabe Dung Beetle | Demon Charaxes |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Onthophagus watanabei | Charaxes lucretius |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 70-90 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Borneo, Sumatra) | Central Africa (Cameroon, Gabon, Congo, DRC) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Watanabe Dung Beetle
A small, brown tunneling dung beetle from Southeast Asian forests with distinctively elongated curved horns in major males. It is a forest-interior species sensitive to habitat disturbance. Found beneath dung of wild mammals.
Did You Know?
This species disappears from logged forests, making it an indicator of old-growth forest health.
Demon Charaxes
A large forest Charaxes with deep black upperside marked with blue iridescence in males. Females are larger and browner. The underside has intricate leaf-like patterning providing excellent camouflage.
Did You Know?
When resting with wings closed, this butterfly is almost invisible against the bark of forest trees thanks to its cryptic underside.