Flightless Dung Beetle vs Club-horned Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flightless Dung Beetle | Club-horned Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Circellium bacchus | Abia sericea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Cimbicidae |
| Size | 35-47 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Hedgerows |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | South Africa | Europe, British Isles |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Flightless Dung Beetle
The largest flightless dung beetle in the world, endemic to South Africa. It is now restricted to a few remaining habitat patches in the Eastern Cape.
Did You Know?
It is the only species in its genus and relies entirely on walking to find dung.
Club-horned Sawfly
A striking metallic green sawfly found across Europe. Adults visit flowers while larvae feed on honeysuckle and scabious. One of the smaller cimbicid sawflies.
Did You Know?
Adults have distinctive clubbed antennae that distinguish them from other sawflies.