Agave Snout Weevil vs Cromwell Chafer Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Agave Snout Weevil | Cromwell Chafer Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scyphophorus acupunctatus | Prodontria lewisii |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 10-15 mm | 1-1.5 cm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Mexico, Southwestern United States, Mediterranean (invasive) | New Zealand |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
Agave Snout Weevil
A large, black weevil that attacks agave and yucca plants by boring into the base. It can destroy entire agave plantations used for tequila production.
Did You Know?
Infestations of this weevil have threatened Mexico's tequila industry by killing the blue agave plants used to make the spirit.
Cromwell Chafer Beetle
A small chafer beetle endemic to a tiny area near Cromwell in Central Otago, New Zealand. Adults are nocturnal and feed on native grasses.
Did You Know?
Its entire habitat is protected within an 81-hectare reserve, one of the smallest nature reserves created for an insect.