Two-Spotted Dung Beetle vs Spiny Oakworm Moth Predator Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Two-Spotted Dung Beetle | Spiny Oakworm Moth Predator Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Onthophagus nuchicornis | Calosoma scrutator |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 25-36 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Orchards |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, introduced to North America | North America |
| 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.
Spiny Oakworm Moth Predator Beetle
A large, iridescent green ground beetle with violet-blue margins, known as the fiery searcher. It hunts caterpillars in tree canopies at night.
Did You Know?
It can live up to three years, far longer than most ground beetles.