Giant Ladybird vs Alpine Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Ladybird | Alpine Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anatis ocellata | Geotrupes alpinus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Coccinellidae | Geotrupidae |
| Size | 7-9 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Giant Ladybird
The largest European ladybird, with orange elytra bearing black spots each encircled by a pale ring. It is a conifer specialist.
Did You Know?
Its eyespot-ringed markings distinguish it from all other European ladybirds and may help startle predators.
Alpine Dung Beetle
A sturdy, dark dung beetle of high-altitude pastures grazed by livestock. It buries dung underground where its larvae develop.
Did You Know?
A single pair can bury a dung ball several times their own body weight in one night.