Kosovo Caddisfly vs Gibbicollis Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Kosovo Caddisfly | Gibbicollis Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tinodes lumbardhi | Deltochilum gibbosum |
| Order | Trichoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Psychomyiidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 18-28 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | South America |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Kosovo Caddisfly
A caddisfly species new to science described in 2025 from the Lumbardhi i Decanit River in Kosovo. Its discovery highlighted an important but overlooked biodiversity hotspot.
Did You Know?
This species was discovered in a river in Kosovo — its description drew international attention to the Balkans as an overlooked and underexplored insect biodiversity hotspot.
Gibbicollis Dung Beetle
A dark, convex roller dung beetle with a pronounced hump on the pronotum. It is a flightless species that rolls dung balls along tropical forest floors. The strong legs and rounded body aid in navigating leaf litter.
Did You Know?
Being flightless, this species must walk to find dung, making it highly sensitive to forest fragmentation.