Sylvicola Tunneler vs Large Violet Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sylvicola Tunneler | Large Violet Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ontherus sulcator | Limoniscus violaceus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Elateridae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Parks |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | South America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Sylvicola Tunneler
A medium-sized, black tunneling dung beetle with deep longitudinal furrows on the elytra. Males have a short, broad cephalic horn. It is common in South American pastures and is an important dung recycler in cattle-farming regions.
Did You Know?
This species thrives in disturbed agricultural landscapes, unlike many dung beetles that require intact forest.
Large Violet Click Beetle
A rare and distinctive click beetle with a dark violet-black body and fine pubescence. It develops in the decaying heartwood of ancient hollow trees, particularly beech and ash.
Did You Know?
It is one of Europe's rarest beetles and is listed under the EU Habitats Directive, with known populations at only a handful of sites.