Four-spotted Dung Beetle vs Noon Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Four-spotted Dung Beetle | Noon Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Helictopleurus quadripunctatus | Mesembrina meridiana |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Muscidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 10-13mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Madagascar | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Four-spotted Dung Beetle
A medium-sized dung beetle with four distinctive pale spots on its dark elytra. It is one of the few Helictopleurus species that has adapted to open habitats alongside cattle.
Did You Know?
It is one of only five Helictopleurus species that have successfully shifted from forest-dwelling lemur dung specialist to open-habitat cattle dung feeder.
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.