Malagasy Dung Beetle vs Matchstick Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malagasy Dung Beetle | Matchstick Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Helictopleurus neoamplicollis | Eumastax vittata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Eumastacidae |
| Size | 10-16 mm | 15-20 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Madagascar | South America |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Malagasy Dung Beetle
A medium-sized, dark-bodied tunneling dung beetle endemic to Madagascar. Males have pronotal ridges. It processes lemur and tenrec dung in the island's unique forests. Threatened by deforestation of Madagascar's remaining forests.
Did You Know?
The dung beetles of Madagascar evolved in isolation and many species are found nowhere else on Earth.
Matchstick Grasshopper
A tiny colorful grasshopper with an extremely slender body resembling a matchstick.
Did You Know?
Its bright blue and orange coloration warns predators of its toxicity.