Pecuarius Onitis vs Elm Bark Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pecuarius Onitis | Elm Bark Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Onitis pecuarius | Scolytus multistriatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Curculionidae (Scolytinae) |
| Size | 12-20 mm | 2–3.5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southern Africa, introduced to Australia | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Elm Bark Beetle
A small bark beetle that is the primary vector of Dutch elm disease in North America. It creates distinctive brood galleries under elm bark.
Did You Know?
It spreads the fungus Ophiostoma novo-ulmi, which has wiped out millions of elm trees worldwide.