Noon Fly vs Nordic Dor Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Noon Fly | Nordic Dor Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mesembrina meridiana | Geotrupes stercorarius |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Muscidae | Geotrupidae |
| Size | 10-13mm | 12-20 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Scotland, subarctic Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Noon Fly
A large stocky black fly with bright orange wing bases. It basks in sunshine on walls and fences at midday.
Did You Know?
Named for its habit of basking in the midday sun, often sitting motionless on warm surfaces around noon.
Nordic Dor Beetle
A large, rounded, metallic blue-black dung beetle with ridged elytra. Adults dig deep burrows beneath animal dung for egg-laying. They are strong fliers and are often attracted to fresh dung of reindeer and livestock.
Did You Know?
These beetles can bury an entire cow pat overnight, providing essential nutrient recycling services in northern grasslands.