Four-spotted Dung Beetle vs Stink Bug Tachinid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Four-spotted Dung Beetle | Stink Bug Tachinid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Helictopleurus quadripunctatus | Trichopoda pennipes |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Tachinidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Parasites |
| Regions | Madagascar | North America, South America |
| 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.
Stink Bug Tachinid
A distinctive parasitic fly with a flattened orange abdomen and feathery legs. It attacks stink bugs and squash bugs in agricultural settings.
Did You Know?
Its fringed hind legs are thought to mimic bee pollen baskets, confusing predators.