Cicatricosus Scarab vs Yellow Ophion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cicatricosus Scarab | Yellow Ophion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scarabaeus cicatricosus | Ophion obscuratus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 14-18 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Iberian Peninsula, North Africa | Europe |
| 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.
Yellow Ophion
A laterally flattened, tawny-yellow parasitoid wasp active at dusk and after dark. Its larvae develop as internal parasitoids of noctuid moth caterpillars.
Did You Know?
Its laterally compressed abdomen is thought to help it slip between grass blades when searching for host caterpillars.