Botany Bay Diamond Weevil vs Green Metallic Tunneler
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Botany Bay Diamond Weevil | Green Metallic Tunneler |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysolopus spectabilis | Onitis alexis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 14-22 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Africa, introduced to Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Botany Bay Diamond Weevil
A large weevil covered in brilliant pale green scales with black diamond-shaped patches. It was one of the first Australian insects described by European science.
Did You Know?
It was collected by Joseph Banks during Captain Cook's first voyage to Australia in 1770.
Green Metallic Tunneler
A medium-sized tunneling dung beetle with a metallic green pronotum and dark brown elytra. Males have an enlarged prothorax. It constructs vertical tunnels beneath cattle dung and is nocturnal.
Did You Know?
Introduced to Australia in the 1980s, this species was specifically targeted for its ability to handle cattle dung in tropical climates.