Red Mushroom Beetle vs Daffodil Aphodius
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red Mushroom Beetle | Daffodil Aphodius |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oxyporus rufus | Aphodius fossor |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 7-12 mm | 9-13 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red Mushroom Beetle
A striking red and black rove beetle that lives in and feeds on fresh mushroom caps. Has large, powerful mandibles for cutting fungal tissue. One of the few herbivorous rove beetles.
Did You Know?
Unusual among rove beetles for being a herbivore, with powerful mandibles adapted for cutting through fungal tissue.
Daffodil Aphodius
A large, entirely shiny black dweller dung beetle with a convex, robust body. Despite being classified as a dweller, it also makes shallow burrows beneath dung. One of the earliest spring-active dung beetles in Europe.
Did You Know?
It is one of the first dung beetles to appear in spring, sometimes emerging while snow is still on the ground.