Red-tailed Flesh Fly vs Alpine Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-tailed Flesh Fly | Alpine Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sarcophaga haemorrhoidalis | Geotrupes alpinus |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Sarcophagidae | Geotrupidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Grasslands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red-tailed Flesh Fly
A large gray flesh fly with a distinctive red-tipped abdomen. It deposits live larvae on meat, wounds, and feces.
Did You Know?
Unlike most flies, females give birth to live larvae rather than laying eggs.
Alpine Dung Beetle
A sturdy, dark dung beetle of high-altitude pastures grazed by livestock. It buries dung underground where its larvae develop.
Did You Know?
A single pair can bury a dung ball several times their own body weight in one night.