Sordid Dung Beetle vs Say's Stink Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sordid Dung Beetle | Say's Stink Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aphodius sordidus | Chlorochroa sayi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 4-7 mm | 13-17 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Cosmopolitan | 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.
Say's Stink Bug
A bright green stink bug common in arid and semi-arid habitats of western North America. It can be a significant pest of dry-farmed crops.
Did You Know?
It overwinters in large aggregations under sagebrush bark, sometimes numbering in the thousands.