Clover Seed Weevil vs Small Australian Tunneler
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Clover Seed Weevil | Small Australian Tunneler |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tychius picirostris | Onthophagus parvus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Clover Seed Weevil
A small, densely scaled weevil that feeds on clover seeds. Larvae develop inside individual seed pods. An important pest of clover seed production.
Did You Know?
Each larva develops inside a single clover seed, consuming it entirely before pupating.
Small Australian Tunneler
A tiny, brown tunneling dung beetle native to Australia. It is one of the few native Australian species adapted to process the dry, pellet-like dung of marsupials. Found in eucalyptus woodland across the continent.
Did You Know?
Native Australian dung beetles evolved with marsupial pellet dung and were ill-equipped to handle the wet dung of introduced cattle.