Sordid Dung Beetle vs Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sordid Dung Beetle | Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aphodius sordidus | Cicindela hybrida |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 4-7 mm | 11-16mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Cosmopolitan | Europe, Asia |
| 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.
Tiger Beetle
A fast-running bronze-green tiger beetle with cream markings. One of the fastest running insects relative to size.
Did You Know?
Runs so fast that its visual system cannot keep up, forcing it to stop and relocate prey between sprints.