Sordid Dung Beetle vs Pied Hoverfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sordid Dung Beetle | Pied Hoverfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aphodius sordidus | Scaeva pyrastri |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 4-7 mm | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Cosmopolitan | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Pied Hoverfly
A large, elegant hoverfly with white crescent-shaped markings on a dark abdomen. It is a strong migrant and beneficial aphid predator.
Did You Know?
Its white crescent markings distinguish it from nearly all other European hoverflies at a glance.