Spanish Copris vs Turkey Gnat
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spanish Copris | Turkey Gnat |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Copris hispanus | Simulium meridionale |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Simuliidae |
| Size | 18-27mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| 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.
Turkey Gnat
A black fly notorious for swarming livestock in the southern United States. Larvae attach to rocks in swift streams using silken pads and posterior hooks.
Did You Know?
Massive swarms historically caused turkey and livestock deaths in the Mississippi Valley through blood loss and allergic reactions.