Common dung beetle vs

Aphodius pedellus compared with Planktothrix prolifica

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Common dung beetle
Kingdom	Animalia (동물)	Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum	Arthropoda (절지동물)	Cyanobacteria (남조류)
Class	Insecta (곤충)	Cyanobacteriia
Order	Coleoptera (딱정벌레목)	Cyanobacteriales
Family	Scarabaeidae	Microcoleaceae
Genus	Aphodius	Planktothrix
Species	Aphodius pedellus	Planktothrix prolifica

Conservation Status

Common dung beetle

LC — Least Concern

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Common dung beetle

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

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

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

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.

Planktothrix prolifica는 Phormidiaceae과에 속하는 사상성 남세균으로, 담수 호수의 수층에서 곧고 분지되지 않은 트리콤을 형성한다. 일부 Planktothrix 종은 사이아노독소를 생성하는 것으로 알려져 있어 생태학적, 공중 보건학적 관심 대상이다. 보전 상태는 평가되지 않았다.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden