Delta Dung Beetle vs Pacific Flatheaded Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Delta Dung Beetle | Pacific Flatheaded Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Deltochilum orbiculare | Chrysobothris mali |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Buprestidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Gardens |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Central America, South America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Pacific Flatheaded Borer
A dark bronze jewel beetle that attacks fruit and ornamental trees. Larvae bore flat-headed tunnels under the bark.
Did You Know?
It preferentially attacks sun-scorched or drought-stressed trees on their south-facing side.