Sordid Dung Beetle vs Mount Hermon June Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sordid Dung Beetle | Mount Hermon June Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aphodius sordidus | Polyphylla barbata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 4-7 mm | 2-3 cm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Cosmopolitan | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Sordid Dung Beetle
A small, dark brown to black dweller dung beetle with yellowish-brown elytral margins. It is a cosmopolitan species found in agricultural habitats worldwide. Adults and larvae both feed within dung pats.
Did You Know?
This species has hitchhiked with livestock trade across every continent except Antarctica.
Mount Hermon June Beetle
A scarab beetle endemic to sandhills in Santa Cruz County, California. Adults emerge in summer and are attracted to lights at night.
Did You Know?
Its larvae feed on roots underground for up to three years before emerging as adults.