Screech Beetle vs Striped Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Screech Beetle | Striped Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hygrobia hermanni | Paragymnopleurus striatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Hygrobiidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 8-10 mm | 10-16 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North Africa | Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Screech Beetle
A medium-sized, reddish-brown water beetle that produces an audible squeaking sound when handled. It is found in muddy ponds across Europe.
Did You Know?
It produces a squeaking noise by rubbing its abdomen against the inside of its wing cases.
Striped Dung Beetle
A small to medium roller dung beetle with faint longitudinal striations on the elytra. It is black with a slightly convex profile and very active in daylight. Commonly found at fresh cattle dung across its range.
Did You Know?
This species can arrive at a fresh dung pat within seconds of it being deposited.