Delta Dung Beetle vs Emerald Driver Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Delta Dung Beetle | Emerald Driver Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Deltochilum orbiculare | Dorylus emeryi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Dorylidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 3-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central America, South America | West Africa (Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Liberia, Sierra Leone) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Delta Dung Beetle
A matte black roller dung beetle with a rounded body and distinctively flattened outer edges of the elytra. It rolls dung balls along the forest floor in tropical forests. The species shows strong nocturnal activity.
Did You Know?
Unlike most rollers, some Deltochilum species have lost the ability to fly and are entirely ground-dwelling.
Emerald Driver Ant
A medium-sized driver ant with dark brown to black coloration found in West African forests. Colonies conduct raiding parties primarily at night. Workers form living bridges and chains with their bodies to cross obstacles.
Did You Know?
Workers can form living rafts by linking their bodies together to cross streams and flooded areas during raids.