Cicatricosus Scarab vs Bee Killer Robber Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cicatricosus Scarab | Bee Killer Robber Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scarabaeus cicatricosus | Mallophora bomboides |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Asilidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 20-28 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Iberian Peninsula, North Africa | Eastern United States from New England to Florida |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cicatricosus Scarab
A medium-sized dark roller with a rough, pitted exoskeleton that gives it a scarred appearance. It inhabits coastal sandy areas and constructs dung balls from rabbit and livestock dung. Active primarily at dusk.
Did You Know?
The rough texture of its exoskeleton helps it grip sand as it rolls dung balls across dune habitats.
Bee Killer Robber Fly
A large fuzzy robber fly that closely resembles a bumble bee in both appearance and buzzing flight. It perches on vegetation and launches aerial attacks on passing insects.
Did You Know?
Its bumble bee mimicry is so convincing that it can sit among real bees at flowers without being recognized as a predator.