Malagasy Dung Beetle vs Saphirinus Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malagasy Dung Beetle | Saphirinus Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Helictopleurus neoamplicollis | Coprophanaeus saphirinus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 10-16 mm | 18-30 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Madagascar | South America (Brazil, Argentina) |
| 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.
Saphirinus Dung Beetle
A stunning metallic sapphire-blue tunneling dung beetle with brilliant iridescence. Males have a prominent horn. It is one of the most beautifully colored dung beetles in the Neotropics and an important decomposer.
Did You Know?
The sapphire-blue metallic sheen is so intense that museum specimens retain their color for over a century.