Digitonthophagus Dung Beetle vs Canary Islands Admiral Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Digitonthophagus Dung Beetle | Canary Islands Admiral Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Digitonthophagus gazella | Vanessa vulcania |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 7-14 mm | 55-65 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Africa, introduced globally to tropical regions | Canary Islands, Madeira |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Digitonthophagus Dung Beetle
A small to medium, tan to brown tunneling dung beetle originally from Africa, now among the most widely distributed dung beetles globally. Males have two short conical horns. It is an extremely efficient cattle dung processor.
Did You Know?
This species has been introduced to more countries than any other dung beetle and is now found on every inhabited continent.
Canary Islands Admiral Butterfly
An endemic butterfly closely related to the red admiral, found in the Canary Islands and Madeira. It has darker coloring with brighter orange-red bands.
Did You Know?
It was long considered a subspecies of the red admiral before being elevated to full species status.