Aleochara Parasitoid Rove Beetle vs Flightless Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Aleochara Parasitoid Rove Beetle | Flightless Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aleochara bilineata | Circellium bacchus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 35-47 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Hedgerows |
| Diet | Predators | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America | South Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Aleochara Parasitoid Rove Beetle
A small, dark rove beetle whose larvae are parasitoids of cabbage root fly pupae. Adults are also active predators of fly eggs and small insects.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few beetles with parasitoid larvae, which develop inside and consume fly pupae from within.
Flightless Dung Beetle
The largest flightless dung beetle in the world, endemic to South Africa. It is now restricted to a few remaining habitat patches in the Eastern Cape.
Did You Know?
It is the only species in its genus and relies entirely on walking to find dung.