Cardinal Beetle vs Sordid Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cardinal Beetle | Sordid Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pyrochroa coccinea | Aphodius sordidus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Pyrochroidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 14-18mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Cosmopolitan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cardinal Beetle
A striking flat beetle with a bright scarlet body and large black eyes. Larvae are predators under bark.
Did You Know?
Named for its bright cardinal-red color that matches the robes of Roman Catholic cardinals.
Sordid Dung Beetle
A small, dark brown to black dweller dung beetle with yellowish-brown elytral margins. It is a cosmopolitan species found in agricultural habitats worldwide. Adults and larvae both feed within dung pats.
Did You Know?
This species has hitchhiked with livestock trade across every continent except Antarctica.