Hydnus Prionine vs Small Australian Tunneler
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hydnus Prionine | Small Australian Tunneler |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dorysthenes hydrophilus | Onthophagus parvus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 35-55 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | India (Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats), Sri Lanka | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Hydnus Prionine
A large dark brown prionine beetle found in the tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka. Its larvae develop in the roots of large trees in moist forest habitats. Adults are powerful nocturnal fliers attracted to light.
Did You Know?
Despite its large size, this species is rarely collected because of its preference for deep forest habitats far from roads.
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.