Dichotomius Dung Beetle vs Chilean Green Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dichotomius Dung Beetle | Chilean Green Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dichotomius carolinus | Chrysoperla externa |
| Order | Coleoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 14-22 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America (southeastern United States), Central America | South America, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Chilean Green Lacewing
The most common green lacewing in South America with a broad distribution. Extensively used for biological control in Brazilian agriculture.
Did You Know?
Brazilian farmers rear millions of these lacewings annually for release in soybean and cotton fields.