Wide-Headed Dung Beetle vs Common Carpet Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wide-Headed Dung Beetle | Common Carpet Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Onthophagus nigriventris | Epirrhoe alternata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 7-12 mm | 22-27 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | East Africa | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Wide-Headed Dung Beetle
A small, greenish-bronze tunneling dung beetle from East Africa with a very wide head in major males. The broad head is used to block tunnel entrances against rivals. It is common in savanna grasslands.
Did You Know?
Minor males, which lack the wide head, instead dig sneaky side tunnels to bypass the guarding major male.
Common Carpet Moth
A small moth with distinctive dark and light banded forewings creating a chequered pattern. It is double-brooded and flies from May to September.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most widespread geometrid moths, found across three continents.