Harpalus Seed-eating Ground Beetle vs Two-Spotted Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Harpalus Seed-eating Ground Beetle | Two-Spotted Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Harpalus rufipes | Onthophagus nuchicornis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 11-16 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Grasslands |
| Diet | Predators | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia, Introduced to North America | Europe, Asia, introduced to North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Harpalus Seed-eating Ground Beetle
A common Palearctic ground beetle with pubescent elytra and orange-red legs. Despite being partly granivorous, it also preys on aphids and small insects.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few ground beetles that feeds heavily on weed seeds, making it a valuable pest control ally.
Two-Spotted Dung Beetle
A small, mottled brown and yellow tunneling dung beetle with two dark spots on the pronotum. Males have a single backward-pointing horn on the nape. It is one of the most common dung beetles in European pastures.
Did You Know?
This species was accidentally introduced to North America and is now one of the most common dung beetles on the continent.