Small Australian Tunneler vs Australian Flower Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Australian Tunneler | Australian Flower Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Onthophagus parvus | Campsomeris tasmaniensis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Scoliidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Australian Flower Wasp
A hairy black and orange scoliid wasp endemic to Australia. Males patrol flowers while females dig into soil to parasitize curl grub beetle larvae.
Did You Know?
Males are commonly seen hovering over lawns in large numbers, searching for females emerging from underground.