Daffodil Aphodius vs Round Sand Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Daffodil Aphodius | Round Sand Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aphodius fossor | Omophron limbatum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 9-13 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | Europe, North Africa, 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.
Round Sand Beetle
A highly distinctive, nearly circular ground beetle with a domed shape and striking pattern of pale yellow with dark green bands. It burrows in wet sand near water.
Did You Know?
Its nearly spherical body shape is unique among ground beetles and allows it to burrow rapidly into wet sand to escape predators or floods.