Bolboceras Dung Beetle vs Semaphore Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bolboceras Dung Beetle | Semaphore Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bolboceras armiger | Poecilobothrus nobilitatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Geotrupidae | Dolichopodidae |
| Size | 10-18 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Australia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bolboceras Dung Beetle
A stout, rounded earth-boring beetle with a yellowish-brown body and a prominent horn on the male head. It digs deep burrows to cultivate subterranean fungal gardens rather than provisioning with dung. Adults are attracted to lights.
Did You Know?
Rather than eating dung, this earth-boring beetle cultivates underground fungal gardens in its burrows.
Semaphore Fly
A tiny metallic green fly where males have conspicuous white-tipped wings used in semaphore-like courtship displays. It is extremely common around garden ponds and puddles.
Did You Know?
Males stand on mud and wave their white-tipped wings like semaphore flags to attract females watching nearby.