Flat-Horned Dung Beetle vs Mothlike Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flat-Horned Dung Beetle | Mothlike Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Onthophagus planicornis | Triaenodes bicolor |
| Order | Coleoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Leptoceridae |
| Size | 7-12 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Flat-Horned Dung Beetle
A small, dark tunneling dung beetle with laterally flattened horns in major males. Found in tropical Africa, it is a rapid responder to fresh dung. Females construct multiple brood balls in underground chambers.
Did You Know?
This species was among those exported to Australia as part of the CSIRO Dung Beetle Project.
Mothlike Caddisfly
An elegant caddisfly with pale straw-colored wings and long antennae found near still waters. Larvae build slender spiral cases from plant fragments and swim actively.
Did You Know?
Triaenodes larvae are unusual among caddisflies in being strong swimmers, propelled by their fringed hind legs.