vs Common dung beetle

Algirosphaera robusta compared with Aphodius pedellus

Key Differences

• is Not Evaluated while Common dung beetle is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank		Common dung beetle
Kingdom	Chromista (크로미스타)	Animalia (동물)
Phylum	Haptophyta (착편모조류)	Arthropoda (절지동물)
Class	Prymnesiophyceae (프림네시움강)	Insecta (곤충)
Order	Syracosphaerales (Syracosphaerales)	Coleoptera (딱정벌레목)
Family	Rhabdosphaeraceae	Scarabaeidae
Genus	Algirosphaera	Aphodius
Species	Algirosphaera robusta	Aphodius pedellus

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

Common dung beetle

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute		Common dung beetle
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Brazil, Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan.

Common dung beetle

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and United States.

The Algirosphaera robusta (Algirosphaera robusta) is a species in the genus Algirosphaera. Native to Asia and Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Common dung beetle

<em>Aphodius pedellus</em>, a species of dung beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List, indicating a stable conservation outlook across its known range. The species has been documented in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United States, with its distribution spanning virtually all terrestrial and freshwater biome types. As a member of the Aphodiini tribe, <em>Aphodius pedellus</em> typically inhabits pastures, meadows, and woodland edges where mammalian dung is available, as dung beetles in this genus rely on feces as both a breeding medium and a food resource. These beetles play a critical role in nutrient cycling and soil aeration, breaking down organic waste and accelerating the return of nutrients to the soil. Their burrowing activity beneath dung pats enhances soil structure and improves water infiltration. <em>Aphodius pedellus</em> is part of a guild of coprophagous insects that collectively support healthy agricultural and natural ecosystems across temperate Europe and North America. Biological traits of this species remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden