Raspberry Beetle vs Ivory-Spotted Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Raspberry Beetle | Ivory-Spotted Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Byturus tomentosus | Euoniticellus pallipes |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Byturidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 3-4mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Africa, introduced to Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Raspberry Beetle
A small brownish-gold beetle whose larvae are the small white grubs found inside raspberries and blackberries.
Did You Know?
The small cream-colored grub found inside a raspberry you were about to eat is almost certainly this species.
Ivory-Spotted Dung Beetle
A small, pale brown tunneling dung beetle with ivory-colored legs. Native to Africa, it has been introduced to several countries as a biological control agent. It is especially efficient in warm, dry climates.
Did You Know?
This tiny beetle can compete with much larger species by arriving first and tunneling quickly beneath fresh dung.