Dichotomius Dung Beetle vs Sugarcane Borer Egg Parasitoid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dichotomius Dung Beetle | Sugarcane Borer Egg Parasitoid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dichotomius carolinus | Trichogramma galloi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Trichogrammatidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 0.3-0.5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | North America (southeastern United States), Central America | South 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.
Sugarcane Borer Egg Parasitoid
A tiny egg parasitoid extensively used in Brazilian sugarcane fields. It is highly effective against the sugarcane borer moth.
Did You Know?
Brazil releases over 15 billion of these wasps annually to protect its sugarcane crop.