Small-headed Fly vs Two-Spotted Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small-headed Fly | Two-Spotted Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ogcodes pallidipennis | Onthophagus nuchicornis |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Acroceridae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 4-8 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia, introduced to North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Small-headed Fly
A round-bodied fly with a tiny head whose larva parasitizes spiders from the inside.
Did You Know?
The first-instar larva attaches to a passing spider and burrows inside to feed.
Two-Spotted Dung Beetle
A small, mottled brown and yellow tunneling dung beetle with two dark spots on the pronotum. Males have a single backward-pointing horn on the nape. It is one of the most common dung beetles in European pastures.
Did You Know?
This species was accidentally introduced to North America and is now one of the most common dung beetles on the continent.