Binodis Dung Beetle vs Sugarcane Froghopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Binodis Dung Beetle | Sugarcane Froghopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Onthophagus binodis | Mahanarva fimbriolata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Cercopidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Southern Africa, introduced to Australia | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Binodis Dung Beetle
A small, brown-black tunneling dung beetle with two small nodules on the male head. It was introduced to Australia from southern Africa. It is well adapted to Mediterranean climates with seasonal activity.
Did You Know?
It is most active during the cooler autumn and spring months, complementing summer-active introduced species.
Sugarcane Froghopper
A major pest of sugarcane in Brazil, where it causes significant crop losses. Nymphs produce underground spittle masses on sugarcane roots.
Did You Know?
It costs the Brazilian sugarcane industry hundreds of millions of dollars annually in crop losses.