Molossus Scarab vs Punctate Sweat Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Molossus Scarab | Punctate Sweat Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Catharsius molossus | Lasioglossum punctatissimum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Halictidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 5-6 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | South Asia, Southeast Asia | Europe, Western Asia |
| 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.
Punctate Sweat Bee
A tiny, dark furrow bee with dense punctation covering its thorax and head. It is one of the most common but overlooked solitary bees in European grasslands.
Did You Know?
Its heavily sculpted exoskeleton with thousands of tiny pits gives it a matte finish that distinguishes it from shinier related species.