Sagittarius Dung Beetle vs Hagen's Green Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sagittarius Dung Beetle | Hagen's Green Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Onthophagus sagittarius | Leucochrysa pavida |
| Order | Coleoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 20-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, introduced to Australia | Central America, South 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.
Hagen's Green Lacewing
A large neotropical lacewing with broad wings and pale green coloring. Found from Mexico through Central America to Brazil.
Did You Know?
Its larvae build particularly elaborate trash packets from lichen and prey remains for camouflage.