Farmyard Midge vs Littoral Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Farmyard Midge | Littoral Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Culicoides nubeculosus | Helictopleurus littoralis |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Ceratopogonidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 2 mm | 10-16 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Madagascar |
| 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.
Littoral Dung Beetle
A dung beetle adapted to coastal and lowland environments, distinguished from forest relatives by its slightly flatter body shape and paler brown coloration.
Did You Know?
Its name reflects its unusual preference for coastal habitats, making it one of the few littoral dung beetle species worldwide.