Wide-Headed Dung Beetle vs Sachem Skipper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wide-Headed Dung Beetle | Sachem Skipper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Onthophagus nigriventris | Atalopedes campestris |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Hesperiidae |
| Size | 7-12 mm | 25-36 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | East Africa | Throughout the United States, more common in the south |
| 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.
Sachem Skipper
A small tawny-orange skipper with a distinctive large dark patch on the male's forewing. Females are darker with more mottled patterns.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most abundant skippers on American lawns, thriving in mowed Bermuda grass.