Dingy Skipper vs Elephant Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dingy Skipper | Elephant Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Erynnis tages | Heliocopris dilloni |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Hesperiidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 27-34 mm wingspan | 35-55 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | East Africa, Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dingy Skipper
A small, moth-like butterfly with mottled grey-brown wings that rests with wings spread flat. It is easily overlooked due to its drab colouration.
Did You Know?
On cool days it basks with wings open like a moth rather than holding them upright like most butterflies.
Elephant Dung Beetle
A very large black dung beetle that specializes in elephant dung. Males have a prominent curved horn on the thorax.
Did You Know?
A single elephant dropping can attract over 4,000 dung beetles within 15 minutes of being deposited.