Dichotomius Dung Beetle vs Beet Leafhopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dichotomius Dung Beetle | Beet Leafhopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dichotomius carolinus | Circulifer tenellus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Cicadellidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 3-3.5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America (southeastern United States), Central America | Western North America, Mediterranean, Middle East |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Dichotomius Dung Beetle
A large, robust black tunneling dung beetle with a distinctive bifurcate (forked) horn in males. Females have a transverse ridge on the head instead. It is a nocturnal species that excavates deep tunnels under cattle dung.
Did You Know?
The forked horn gives this genus its name, from the Greek dichotomous meaning divided in two.
Beet Leafhopper
A small pale green to tan leafhopper that transmits curly top virus to sugar beets, tomatoes, and beans. It breeds on desert weeds and migrates to cultivated crops.
Did You Know?
Curly top virus transmitted by this leafhopper nearly destroyed the sugar beet industry in the western United States in the early 1900s.