Sagittarius Dung Beetle vs Aster Leafhopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sagittarius Dung Beetle | Aster Leafhopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Onthophagus sagittarius | Macrosteles quadrilineatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Cicadellidae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, introduced to Australia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sagittarius Dung Beetle
A medium-sized dark brown tunneler with a distinctive arrow-shaped projection on the male head. It was introduced to Australia from Asia to assist with cattle dung burial. A very efficient tunneler in tropical conditions.
Did You Know?
This species was deliberately released in northern Australia in 1982 and has since spread across tropical Queensland.
Aster Leafhopper
A tiny green leafhopper that transmits aster yellows phytoplasma to hundreds of plant species. It is one of the most economically important leafhopper vectors.
Did You Know?
The aster yellows disease it transmits can infect over 300 plant species, making it one of the broadest plant diseases known.