Ivory-Spotted Dung Beetle vs Jamaican Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ivory-Spotted Dung Beetle | Jamaican Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euoniticellus pallipes | Pyrophorus noctilucus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Elateridae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 25-40 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Africa, introduced to Australia | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ivory-Spotted Dung Beetle
A small, pale brown tunneling dung beetle with ivory-colored legs. Native to Africa, it has been introduced to several countries as a biological control agent. It is especially efficient in warm, dry climates.
Did You Know?
This tiny beetle can compete with much larger species by arriving first and tunneling quickly beneath fresh dung.
Jamaican Click Beetle
The brightest bioluminescent insect known. Indigenous peoples used them as temporary lanterns by placing several in a jar. Two light organs on the thorax glow intense green.
Did You Know?
This click beetle is so bright that indigenous Caribbean people used them as living lanterns — a few beetles in a perforated gourd could light a room or mark a path.