Viceroy Butterfly vs Striped Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Viceroy Butterfly | Striped Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Limenitis archippus | Paragymnopleurus striatus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 53-81 mm wingspan | 10-16 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Farmland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Viceroy Butterfly
Orange and black wings resembling the Monarch but with a black postmedian line across the hindwings. Once thought to be a harmless mimic, it is actually unpalatable too.
Did You Know?
It is a Mullerian co-mimic with the Monarch, as both species are distasteful to predators.
Striped Dung Beetle
A small to medium roller dung beetle with faint longitudinal striations on the elytra. It is black with a slightly convex profile and very active in daylight. Commonly found at fresh cattle dung across its range.
Did You Know?
This species can arrive at a fresh dung pat within seconds of it being deposited.