Digitonthophagus Dung Beetle vs Tiny Dark Sweat Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Digitonthophagus Dung Beetle | Tiny Dark Sweat Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Digitonthophagus gazella | Lasioglossum villosulum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Halictidae |
| Size | 7-14 mm | 5-6 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Africa, introduced globally to tropical regions | Europe, Asia, North Africa |
| 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.
Tiny Dark Sweat Bee
A tiny, inconspicuous furrow bee widespread across the Palearctic region. Despite its small size, it is an important pollinator of crops including onion seed and carrots.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most important wild pollinators of commercial onion seed crops in Europe.