Kenyan Montane Tiger Beetle vs Sordid Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Kenyan Montane Tiger Beetle | Sordid Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lophyra flexuosa | Aphodius sordidus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | East Africa, Southern Africa | Cosmopolitan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Kenyan Montane Tiger Beetle
A colorful tiger beetle found across eastern and southern Africa. It displays green, copper, and cream markings on its elytra.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most commonly collected tiger beetle species across the African continent.
Sordid Dung Beetle
A small, dark brown to black dweller dung beetle with yellowish-brown elytral margins. It is a cosmopolitan species found in agricultural habitats worldwide. Adults and larvae both feed within dung pats.
Did You Know?
This species has hitchhiked with livestock trade across every continent except Antarctica.