Dor beetle — size comparison

The dor beetle uses dung and other decaying organic substances. It digs soil tunnels and chambers, carrying in food for larvae. Adult feeding and juvenile devel

Silhouette comparison

Length

od przodu głowy do końca odwłoka · bez czułków, nóg i wystających skrzydełScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Dor beetle

Geotrupes stercorarius

ok. 20 mmAdult individual
Body length

od przodu głowy do końca odwłoka · bez czułków, nóg i wystających skrzydełMeasurement: side

The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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Dor beetleBody lengthapprox. 20 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Dor beetle — size comparison — facts and sources

The dor beetle uses dung and other decaying organic substances. It digs soil tunnels and chambers, carrying in food for larvae. Adult feeding and juvenile development therefore depend on both food availability and suitable ground.

Measurement sources