Sylvicola Tunneler vs Trimmer's Mining Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sylvicola Tunneler | Trimmer's Mining Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ontherus sulcator | Andrena trimmerana |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Andrenidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 10-12 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | South America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Trimmer's Mining Bee
A widespread spring mining bee with brownish-grey fur and a distinctive tooth on the hind femur. It forages on a wide range of early-blooming flowers.
Did You Know?
The small femoral tooth on its hind leg distinguishes it from nearly all other European Andrena species.