Pecuarius Onitis vs Banded Alder Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pecuarius Onitis | Banded Alder Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Onitis pecuarius | Rosalia funebris |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 12-20 mm | 25-38mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southern Africa, introduced to Australia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pecuarius Onitis
A medium-sized, dark brown to black tunneling dung beetle with strong forelegs. It is a nocturnal species that constructs deep burrows. Successfully introduced to Australia from southern Africa as a dung management agent.
Did You Know?
In Australia, this beetle became most active during winter months, filling an important seasonal gap in dung burial activity.
Banded Alder Borer
A striking longhorn beetle with bold black and white banding and long banded antennae. It breeds in dead alder and other hardwood trees.
Did You Know?
It is the North American counterpart of the famous European Rosalia alpina and equally beautiful but less endangered.