Fungicola Dung Beetle vs Black-Headed Blister Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fungicola Dung Beetle | Black-Headed Blister Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Helictopleurus fungicola | Epicauta pennsylvanica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Meloidae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 10-18 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Grasslands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Madagascar | North America |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Fungicola Dung Beetle
A small dung beetle with an extraordinary pair of cephalic horns in males, revealed through genomic and morphological study. Its dark body bears fine punctation across the elytra.
Did You Know?
Genome sequencing of this species group revealed surprisingly complex horn structures that had been overlooked for decades by morphologists.
Black-Headed Blister Beetle
An entirely black blister beetle common across eastern North America, often seen in large groups on goldenrod in autumn. Its larvae are parasitoids of grasshopper eggs.
Did You Know?
Larvae go through hypermetamorphosis, changing dramatically in form across five different larval stages.