Digitonthophagus Dung Beetle vs Rosette Gall Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Digitonthophagus Dung Beetle | Rosette Gall Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Digitonthophagus gazella | Dasineura urticae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Cecidomyiidae |
| Size | 7-14 mm | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Gall Makers |
| Regions | Africa, introduced globally to tropical regions | Europe |
| 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.
Rosette Gall Midge
A tiny midge that causes distinctive rosette galls on the tips of stinging nettles. The growing tip is stunted and swollen. Very common wherever nettles grow.
Did You Know?
The distinctive bunched rosette galls on nettle tips are so common that most people have seen them without knowing the cause.