Wide-Horned Scarab vs Formosa Long-armed Scarab
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wide-Horned Scarab | Formosa Long-armed Scarab |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euoniticellus intermedius | Cheirotonus formosanus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Euchirinae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 40-60 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Africa, introduced to Australia, North America, South America | Taiwan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Wide-Horned Scarab
A small, yellow-brown tunneling dung beetle with dark markings on the pronotum. Males have two short broad horns. It is one of the most successful introduced dung beetles in Australia and the Americas.
Did You Know?
Since its introduction, this small beetle has saved Australian ranchers millions of dollars by rapidly burying cattle dung.
Formosa Long-armed Scarab
A rare Taiwanese scarab with elongated forelimbs and a dark chestnut-brown body. It is found only in old-growth mountain forests on the island.
Did You Know?
Illegal collecting for the pet trade has made this one of the most threatened beetles in East Asia.