Golden Dung Fly vs Flea Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden Dung Fly | Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scathophaga stercoraria | Altica oleracea |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scathophagidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Golden Dung Fly
A common furry yellow fly that gathers on fresh cow dung to mate and hunt.
Did You Know?
Males are fiercely competitive and wrestle each other for access to females on dung pats.
Flea Beetle
Tiny jumping beetles with enlarged hind femora for leaping. Named for their flea-like jumping ability. Many species are metallic blue, green, or bronze.
Did You Know?
Flea beetles can jump 100 times their body length in a single leap — they use an elastic protein pad in their hind legs that stores and releases energy like a catapult.