Flightless Dung Beetle vs Noon Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flightless Dung Beetle | Noon Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Circellium bacchus | Mesembrina meridiana |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Muscidae |
| Size | 35-47 mm | 10-13mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Farmland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | South Africa | Europe |
| 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.
Noon Fly
A large stocky black fly with bright orange wing bases. It basks in sunshine on walls and fences at midday.
Did You Know?
Named for its habit of basking in the midday sun, often sitting motionless on warm surfaces around noon.