Daffodil Aphodius vs Latticed Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Daffodil Aphodius | Latticed Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aphodius fossor | Clytus rhamni |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 9-13 mm | 6-12 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Daffodil Aphodius
A large, entirely shiny black dweller dung beetle with a convex, robust body. Despite being classified as a dweller, it also makes shallow burrows beneath dung. One of the earliest spring-active dung beetles in Europe.
Did You Know?
It is one of the first dung beetles to appear in spring, sometimes emerging while snow is still on the ground.
Latticed Longhorn
A small wasp-mimicking cerambycid with a lattice-like pattern of yellow markings on its black elytra. It is widespread but local in European forests and hedgerows. Adults are most active in warm sunshine visiting flowers.
Did You Know?
This beetle vibrates its wings when alarmed, producing a buzzing sound that further enhances its wasp mimicry.