Two-Spotted Dung Beetle vs Adonis Blue
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Two-Spotted Dung Beetle | Adonis Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Onthophagus nuchicornis | Lysandra bellargus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 30-36 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, introduced to North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Two-Spotted Dung Beetle
A small, mottled brown and yellow tunneling dung beetle with two dark spots on the pronotum. Males have a single backward-pointing horn on the nape. It is one of the most common dung beetles in European pastures.
Did You Know?
This species was accidentally introduced to North America and is now one of the most common dung beetles on the continent.
Adonis Blue
Males are an intense sky-blue with a chequered fringe; females are brown. Restricted to chalk and limestone grasslands.
Did You Know?
It is considered one of the most brilliantly blue butterflies in Europe.