Wide-Headed Dung Beetle vs Beaver Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wide-Headed Dung Beetle | Beaver Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Onthophagus nigriventris | Leptusa fumida |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 7-12 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | East Africa | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Wide-Headed Dung Beetle
A small, greenish-bronze tunneling dung beetle from East Africa with a very wide head in major males. The broad head is used to block tunnel entrances against rivals. It is common in savanna grasslands.
Did You Know?
Minor males, which lack the wide head, instead dig sneaky side tunnels to bypass the guarding major male.
Beaver Rove Beetle
A tiny, dark aleocharine rove beetle that inhabits the nests of beavers and other semi-aquatic rodents. It feeds on organic debris and invertebrates in the warm, humid nest environment.
Did You Know?
This nidicolous beetle has adapted to the unique microclimate of beaver lodges, where humidity is near 100 percent and temperatures remain stable year-round.