Tunnel Beetle vs Giant Flower Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tunnel Beetle | Giant Flower Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lymexylon navale | Mecynorrhina torquata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lymexylidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 7-16mm | 50-85 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Central Africa, West Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Giant Flower Beetle
One of the largest flower beetles in Africa, with males reaching impressive sizes. They display vivid green and yellow coloration on the elytra.
Did You Know?
Males use their forked cephalic horn to joust with rivals for mating access.