Red-tailed Bumblebee vs Sinuate-horned Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-tailed Bumblebee | Sinuate-horned Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus lapidarius | Helictopleurus sinuatocornis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 11-22 mm | 12-17 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Western Europe, Central Europe, Northern Europe | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red-tailed Bumblebee
A jet-black bumblebee with a vivid orange-red tail that is unmistakable in flight. It commonly nests underground in old mouse burrows and stone walls.
Did You Know?
Its nest name 'lapidarius' means 'of stones' because it often nests beneath rocks and walls.
Sinuate-horned Dung Beetle
A medium-sized dung beetle named for the sinuate or wavy shape of the male's cephalic horn. Its body is dark brown with a strongly convex pronotum.
Did You Know?
Males with the most elaborately curved horns tend to win fights over dung balls, gaining access to mates.