Horned Dung Beetle vs Band-eyed Brown Horse Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Horned Dung Beetle | Band-eyed Brown Horse Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Onthophagus taurus | Tabanus bromius |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Tabanidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 13-17 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America (introduced) | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Horned Dung Beetle
The strongest insect on Earth relative to body size — can pull 1,141 times its own body weight. Males have curved horns used in underground tunnel combat for mating rights.
Did You Know?
This beetle can pull 1,141 times its body weight — equivalent to a human pulling six double-decker buses. Its strength evolved from intense male-male combat in dung tunnels.
Band-eyed Brown Horse Fly
A common European horse fly with distinctive banded eyes. It is one of the most frequent biters of cattle across Europe.
Did You Know?
Its compound eyes display brilliant iridescent bands that fade after death.