Watanabe Dung Beetle vs Denticulate Soldier Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Watanabe Dung Beetle | Denticulate Soldier Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Onthophagus watanabei | Silis percomis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Cantharidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Borneo, Sumatra) | Central North America |
| 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.
Denticulate Soldier Beetle
A small, rarely noticed soldier beetle found in grasslands of the midwestern United States. Males have distinctive tooth-like projections on their antennae.
Did You Know?
The serrated antennae of males are unique among North American soldier beetles and aid in detecting pheromones.