Arctic Weevil vs Metallic Wood-boring Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arctic Weevil | Metallic Wood-boring Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Otiorhynchus arcticus | Buprestis rustica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Buprestidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 14-22mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Forests |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Arctic Scandinavia, northern Russia, Svalbard, Iceland | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Arctic Weevil
A small, dark, flightless weevil with a short broad snout and rough-textured elytra. Adults are nocturnal and hide under stones during the day. Larvae feed on plant roots in tundra soil.
Did You Know?
Being flightless, this weevil relies entirely on walking to disperse, which means isolated Arctic populations can be genetically distinct.
Metallic Wood-boring Beetle
A robust bronze-green jewel beetle with subtle coppery reflections found in coniferous forests. Adults bask in strong sunlight on tree trunks.
Did You Know?
Adults have been observed emerging from timber used in buildings up to 50 years after the wood was harvested.