Tunnel Beetle vs Fruit Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tunnel Beetle | Fruit Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lymexylon navale | Drosophila melanogaster |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Lymexylidae | Drosophilidae |
| Size | 7-16mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tunnel Beetle
A slender cylindrical beetle whose larvae bore straight tunnels through oak timber. Historically damaged ship timber.
Did You Know?
Was a major pest of oak shipbuilding timber, boring tunnels that weakened the hulls of wooden warships.
Fruit Fly
The most studied organism in genetics. Six Nobel Prizes have been awarded for research on this tiny fly. 75% of human disease genes have recognizable matches in its genome.
Did You Know?
The fruit fly shares 60% of its DNA with humans and 75% of human disease genes have a match in the fruit fly genome — making it invaluable for medical research.