Wide-Headed Dung Beetle vs Green Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wide-Headed Dung Beetle | Green Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Onthophagus nigriventris | Cicindela campestris |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 7-12 mm | 12-15 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Heathland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | East Africa | Europe, 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.
Green Tiger Beetle
A fast-running, metallic green beetle with cream-colored spots. It is a fierce predator that chases down prey on bare ground.
Did You Know?
It runs so fast that it temporarily goes blind and must stop to re-locate its prey.