Delta Dung Beetle vs West African Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Delta Dung Beetle | West African Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Deltochilum orbiculare | Megacephala megacephala |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 18-25 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Central America, South America | West Africa (Senegal, Guinea, Nigeria, Ghana) |
| 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.
West African Tiger Beetle
A large, nocturnal tiger beetle with a broad head and powerful mandibles. The body is dark brown to black with subtle metallic reflections. It is a fast runner that hunts other insects on sandy ground at night.
Did You Know?
Tiger beetles are among the fastest running insects, capable of sprinting so fast they temporarily go blind and must stop to re-orient.