Variegated Flower Beetle vs Small Australian Tunneler
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Variegated Flower Beetle | Small Australian Tunneler |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gnorimus variabilis | Onthophagus parvus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Parks | Woodlands |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Australia |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Variegated Flower Beetle
A dark brown or black beetle with variable yellow-white spots on the elytra. It is extremely rare and tied to ancient hollow trees.
Did You Know?
It is so rare in Britain that it has been found at only a handful of sites in its entire recorded history.
Small Australian Tunneler
A tiny, brown tunneling dung beetle native to Australia. It is one of the few native Australian species adapted to process the dry, pellet-like dung of marsupials. Found in eucalyptus woodland across the continent.
Did You Know?
Native Australian dung beetles evolved with marsupial pellet dung and were ill-equipped to handle the wet dung of introduced cattle.