Tellkampf's Cave Beetle vs Golden Dung Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tellkampf's Cave Beetle | Golden Dung Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neaphaenops tellkampfi | Scathophaga stercoraria |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Scathophagidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | United States | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Tellkampf's Cave Beetle
A predatory blind cave beetle endemic to Kentucky's Mammoth Cave region. It feeds primarily on eggs of cave crickets.
Did You Know?
It tracks down cave cricket eggs buried in sandy cave floors using chemical cues.
Golden Dung Fly
A common furry yellow fly that gathers on fresh cow dung to mate and hunt.
Did You Know?
Males are fiercely competitive and wrestle each other for access to females on dung pats.