Nigidius Stag Beetle vs Spanish Copris
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nigidius Stag Beetle | Spanish Copris |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nigidius laticornis | Copris hispanus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 18-27mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | East Africa, Southern Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Nigidius Stag Beetle
A small, robust, dark brown to black stag beetle from sub-Saharan Africa. Males have short, broad mandibles. The body is cylindrical and compact. Larvae develop in decaying wood in tropical forests.
Did You Know?
This small stag beetle is often found inside standing dead trees rather than fallen logs.
Spanish Copris
A large shiny black dung beetle with a single curved horn on the males head. It constructs elaborate underground brood chambers beneath dung pats.
Did You Know?
Both parents cooperate to sculpt perfectly round dung balls in underground chambers and guard them until the larvae pupate.