Silver Y vs Flat-Headed Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silver Y | Flat-Headed Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Autographa gamma | Paragymnopleurus maurus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 35-45 mm wingspan | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa | South Asia, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Silver Y
A migratory moth marked with a bright silvery Y or gamma symbol on each forewing. Billions migrate northward across Europe each spring in one of nature's great insect movements.
Did You Know?
Radar studies revealed that up to 250 million Silver Y moths cross into Britain in a single summer.
Flat-Headed Dung Beetle
A medium-sized shiny black roller dung beetle with a distinctively flat clypeal margin. It is highly active during the day and rolls dung balls rapidly across open terrain. Common in tropical Asian habitats near cattle.
Did You Know?
When the ground becomes too hot, this beetle climbs on top of its dung ball to cool its feet before continuing to roll.