Molossus Scarab vs Lovebug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Molossus Scarab | Lovebug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Catharsius molossus | Plecia nearctica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Bibionidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | South Asia, Southeast Asia | North America, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Molossus Scarab
A large, robust black tunneling dung beetle found across South and Southeast Asia. Males have a prominent curved horn on the head and two smaller pronotal horns. It is one of the most common large dung beetles in Asian pastures.
Did You Know?
This species can bury an amount of dung equal to 250 times its body weight in a single night.
Lovebug
A small black march fly famous for flying in mated pairs connected end to end for days. Massive swarms occur twice yearly in the southeastern United States, causing significant nuisance.
Did You Know?
Their acidic body chemistry can damage car paint if not washed off quickly, costing motorists millions annually.