Tumblebug Beetle vs Japanese Leaf Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tumblebug Beetle | Japanese Leaf Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Canthon vigilans | Lilioceris merdigera |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 6-7 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Underground |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tumblebug Beetle
A small dung beetle that buries carrion as well as dung for its larvae.
Did You Know?
Unlike most dung beetles it frequently uses dead invertebrates as larval food.
Japanese Leaf Beetle
A small, bright red beetle similar in appearance to the scarlet lily beetle but with red legs instead of black. It is commonly called the onion leaf beetle in Europe.
Did You Know?
Its species name 'merdigera' means 'dung-bearer,' referring to the larval behavior of covering themselves in their own excrement.