Omorgus Hide Beetle vs Flat-Headed Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Omorgus Hide Beetle | Flat-Headed Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Omorgus suberosus | Paragymnopleurus maurus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Trogidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 10-16 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Farmland |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Central America | South Asia, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Omorgus Hide Beetle
A medium-sized, rough-surfaced hide beetle with a brown to grey body covered in soil-encrusted tubercles. It is found in arid habitats near dried carcasses. Adults produce stridulatory sounds when handled.
Did You Know?
This beetle can survive in extremely dry conditions that would kill most other insects, thriving on completely desiccated remains.
Flat-Headed Dung Beetle
A medium-sized shiny black roller dung beetle with a distinctively flat clypeal margin. It is highly active during the day and rolls dung balls rapidly across open terrain. Common in tropical Asian habitats near cattle.
Did You Know?
When the ground becomes too hot, this beetle climbs on top of its dung ball to cool its feet before continuing to roll.