Nordic Dor Beetle vs Brown Chafer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nordic Dor Beetle | Brown Chafer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Geotrupes stercorarius | Serica brunnea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Geotrupidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 12-20 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Heathland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Scotland, subarctic Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Brown Chafer
A small chestnut-brown beetle with a velvety sheen to its elytra. It is nocturnal and attracted to lights on warm summer nights.
Did You Know?
Its velvety appearance is caused by tiny, densely packed hairs covering the entire body surface.