Striped Dung Beetle vs Long-tailed Skipper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Striped Dung Beetle | Long-tailed Skipper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paragymnopleurus striatus | Urbanus proteus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Hesperiidae |
| Size | 10-16 mm | 43-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia | Southern United States through Central and South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Striped Dung Beetle
A small to medium roller dung beetle with faint longitudinal striations on the elytra. It is black with a slightly convex profile and very active in daylight. Commonly found at fresh cattle dung across its range.
Did You Know?
This species can arrive at a fresh dung pat within seconds of it being deposited.
Long-tailed Skipper
A striking skipper with iridescent blue-green body and wing bases and long tail-like projections on the hindwings. It is a strong flier and occasional migrant.
Did You Know?
Known as the bean leaf roller because the caterpillar folds bean leaves into tubular shelters.