Green Metallic Tunneler vs Nut Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Metallic Tunneler | Nut Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Onitis alexis | Curculio nucum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 14-22 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Orchards |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Africa, introduced to Australia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Nut Weevil
A small weevil with a slender, downward-curved snout used to bore into hazelnuts. The larva feeds inside the nut before dropping to the ground to pupate.
Did You Know?
A tiny round hole in a hazelnut shell is the exit point of the fully grown larva.