Two-lined Spittlebug vs Sinuate-horned Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Two-lined Spittlebug | Sinuate-horned Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Prosapia bicincta | Helictopleurus sinuatocornis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cercopidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 8-10 mm | 12-17 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern and Southern North America, Central America | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Two-lined Spittlebug
A black spittlebug with two vivid red-orange transverse bands across its wings, common in turf grasses across the southeastern United States. Large populations can cause significant damage to lawns and pastures.
Did You Know?
Infested lawns develop a distinctive purple-striped discoloration from the toxins injected during feeding.
Sinuate-horned Dung Beetle
A medium-sized dung beetle named for the sinuate or wavy shape of the male's cephalic horn. Its body is dark brown with a strongly convex pronotum.
Did You Know?
Males with the most elaborately curved horns tend to win fights over dung balls, gaining access to mates.