Spanish Copris vs Red-Shouldered Aphodius
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spanish Copris | Red-Shouldered Aphodius |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Copris hispanus | Aphodius rufipes |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 18-27mm | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Spanish Copris
A large shiny black dung beetle with a single curved horn on the males head. It constructs elaborate underground brood chambers beneath dung pats.
Did You Know?
Both parents cooperate to sculpt perfectly round dung balls in underground chambers and guard them until the larvae pupate.
Red-Shouldered Aphodius
A medium-sized dweller dung beetle that is entirely black except for reddish-brown leg joints. It is strongly attracted to lights at night and is one of the larger European Aphodius species. Larvae develop inside cattle dung.
Did You Know?
On warm summer nights, large numbers can be seen flying to artificial lights near cattle pastures.