Flightless Dung Beetle vs Red-tailed Flesh Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flightless Dung Beetle | Red-tailed Flesh Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Circellium bacchus | Sarcophaga haemorrhoidalis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Sarcophagidae |
| Size | 35-47 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Underground |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | South Africa | Worldwide |
| 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.
Red-tailed Flesh Fly
A large gray flesh fly with a distinctive red-tipped abdomen. It deposits live larvae on meat, wounds, and feces.
Did You Know?
Unlike most flies, females give birth to live larvae rather than laying eggs.