Black-Headed Blister Beetle vs Striped Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black-Headed Blister Beetle | Striped Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Epicauta pennsylvanica | Paragymnopleurus striatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Meloidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 10-18 mm | 10-16 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Black-Headed Blister Beetle
An entirely black blister beetle common across eastern North America, often seen in large groups on goldenrod in autumn. Its larvae are parasitoids of grasshopper eggs.
Did You Know?
Larvae go through hypermetamorphosis, changing dramatically in form across five different larval stages.
Striped Dung Beetle
A small to medium roller dung beetle with faint longitudinal striations on the elytra. It is black with a slightly convex profile and very active in daylight. Commonly found at fresh cattle dung across its range.
Did You Know?
This species can arrive at a fresh dung pat within seconds of it being deposited.