Dichotomius Dung Beetle vs Yellow False Blister Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dichotomius Dung Beetle | Yellow False Blister Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dichotomius carolinus | Oedemera flavipes |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Oedemeridae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Hedgerows |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America (southeastern United States), Central America | Europe, Western Asia |
| 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.
Yellow False Blister Beetle
A slender yellowish-brown oedemerid beetle found across Europe. It is a frequent visitor to umbelliferous flowers in late spring.
Did You Know?
Like all oedemerids, its larvae contain trace amounts of cantharidin, a potent blistering agent.