Four-ribbed Jewel Beetle vs Sylvicola Tunneler
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Four-ribbed Jewel Beetle | Sylvicola Tunneler |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polybothris quadricollis | Ontherus sulcator |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Buprestidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Madagascar | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Four-ribbed Jewel Beetle
A moderately sized jewel beetle with four distinct ridges on the pronotum, which gives it its name. The elytra shimmer with dark metallic green to bronze tones.
Did You Know?
The structural color of its exoskeleton inspired biomimicry research into creating non-fade paints and coatings.
Sylvicola Tunneler
A medium-sized, black tunneling dung beetle with deep longitudinal furrows on the elytra. Males have a short, broad cephalic horn. It is common in South American pastures and is an important dung recycler in cattle-farming regions.
Did You Know?
This species thrives in disturbed agricultural landscapes, unlike many dung beetles that require intact forest.