Flat-Headed Dung Beetle vs Cabbage Looper Parasite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flat-Headed Dung Beetle | Cabbage Looper Parasite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paragymnopleurus maurus | Microplitis plutellae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Braconidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | South Asia, Southeast Asia | North America, Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Flat-Headed Dung Beetle
A medium-sized shiny black roller dung beetle with a distinctively flat clypeal margin. It is highly active during the day and rolls dung balls rapidly across open terrain. Common in tropical Asian habitats near cattle.
Did You Know?
When the ground becomes too hot, this beetle climbs on top of its dung ball to cool its feet before continuing to roll.
Cabbage Looper Parasite
A small dark braconid wasp that attacks caterpillars of the diamondback moth and cabbage looper. A single larva emerges and spins a dark cocoon beside the dead host.
Did You Know?
The emerging larva spins its cocoon so fast that the entire pupation process is completed within just a few hours.