Cinnamon Tachinid vs Dung Roller Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cinnamon Tachinid | Dung Roller Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Adejeania vexatrix | Kheper nigroaeneus |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 25-40 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cinnamon Tachinid
A large, robust tachinid fly with reddish-brown coloring and prominent bristles. It is a common parasitoid of armyworm caterpillars in western North American grasslands.
Did You Know?
It is considered one of the most important natural enemies of armyworm outbreaks in North American rangelands.
Dung Roller Beetle
A large dung beetle that navigates using the Milky Way to roll balls in straight lines.
Did You Know?
It was the first animal proven to use the Milky Way for orientation.