Cicatricosus Scarab vs Bush Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cicatricosus Scarab | Bush Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scarabaeus cicatricosus | Musca vetustissima |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Muscidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Iberian Peninsula, North Africa | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cicatricosus Scarab
A medium-sized dark roller with a rough, pitted exoskeleton that gives it a scarred appearance. It inhabits coastal sandy areas and constructs dung balls from rabbit and livestock dung. Active primarily at dusk.
Did You Know?
The rough texture of its exoskeleton helps it grip sand as it rolls dung balls across dune habitats.
Bush Fly
Australia's most iconic nuisance fly, swarming around faces to feed on moisture. It breeds in cattle dung across the Australian outback.
Did You Know?
The classic 'Aussie salute' — waving a hand in front of the face — exists because of this fly.