Alpine Dung Beetle vs Red Milkweed Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alpine Dung Beetle | Red Milkweed Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Geotrupes alpinus | Tetraopes tetrophthalmus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Geotrupidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 9-14 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Alpine Dung Beetle
A sturdy, dark dung beetle of high-altitude pastures grazed by livestock. It buries dung underground where its larvae develop.
Did You Know?
A single pair can bury a dung ball several times their own body weight in one night.
Red Milkweed Beetle
A bright red beetle with black spots, exclusively associated with common milkweed. Its antennae bisect its compound eyes, giving it four apparent eyes.
Did You Know?
Its scientific name means 'four eyes, four eyes,' referring to how antennae split each eye in two.