Bee Chafer vs Pecuarius Onitis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bee Chafer | Pecuarius Onitis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trichius rosaceus | Onitis pecuarius |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 9-13mm | 12-20 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Farmland |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Southern Africa, introduced to Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bee Chafer
A furry bumblebee-mimicking flower beetle with yellow and black bands. Visits roses and other garden flowers.
Did You Know?
So convincingly mimics a bumblebee that many people refuse to pick it up, believing it will sting.
Pecuarius Onitis
A medium-sized, dark brown to black tunneling dung beetle with strong forelegs. It is a nocturnal species that constructs deep burrows. Successfully introduced to Australia from southern Africa as a dung management agent.
Did You Know?
In Australia, this beetle became most active during winter months, filling an important seasonal gap in dung burial activity.