Wide-Horned Scarab vs Reddish-Brown Stag Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wide-Horned Scarab | Reddish-Brown Stag Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euoniticellus intermedius | Platydracus cinnamopterus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Africa, introduced to Australia, North America, South America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Reddish-Brown Stag Rove Beetle
A robust rove beetle with cinnamon-brown elytra and a black head. It is commonly found under bark and in forest leaf litter.
Did You Know?
Males have enlarged mandibles used in combat with rivals over territory and mates.