Alpine Dung Beetle vs Spanish Fly Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alpine Dung Beetle | Spanish Fly Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Geotrupes alpinus | Berberomeloe majalis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Geotrupidae | Meloidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 30-70mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians | Europe, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
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.
Spanish Fly Beetle
A huge wingless blister beetle with a massively swollen red and black banded abdomen. The largest European meloid.
Did You Know?
One of the largest beetle species in Europe with a body so heavy it resembles a fat caterpillar more than a beetle.