Sylvicola Tunneler vs Wingless Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sylvicola Tunneler | Wingless Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ontherus sulcator | Phaulacridium vittatum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | Body 15-20 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | South America | Australia, New Zealand |
| 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.
Wingless Grasshopper
A small, common grasshopper found across Australia and New Zealand with reduced or absent wings. It can become a significant pasture pest in large numbers.
Did You Know?
Despite being mostly wingless, it has successfully spread across two countries by walking and jumping.