Farmyard Midge vs Fluted-horn Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Farmyard Midge | Fluted-horn Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Culicoides nubeculosus | Copris elphenor |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Ceratopogonidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 2 mm | 20-35 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | East Africa, Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Farmyard Midge
A tiny biting midge that breeds in mud contaminated by dung or sewage. Adults suck blood from horses and cattle. Can transmit bluetongue virus and African horse sickness.
Did You Know?
Despite being only 2mm long, it is the primary vector of bluetongue virus, a devastating livestock disease.
Fluted-horn Dung Beetle
A large black dung beetle with a prominent curved horn on the male's head. It buries dung balls underground to provision its brood.
Did You Know?
A single pair can bury a dung ball weighing over 200 times their own body weight in one night.