Banded Fruit Weevil vs Rugged Oil Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banded Fruit Weevil | Rugged Oil Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phlyctinus callosus | Meloe rugosus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Meloidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 8-25 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | South Africa (Western Cape) | Western Europe, Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Banded Fruit Weevil
A small greyish-brown weevil with pale transverse bands on the elytra. It is a significant pest of fruit crops and grapevines in the Cape.
Did You Know?
Adults are nocturnal feeders that hide in soil cracks during the day, making them difficult to control.
Rugged Oil Beetle
A rare, dark and heavily wrinkled oil beetle that appears in autumn unlike its spring-emerging relatives. It is one of Britain's most endangered beetles.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few European oil beetles that is active during the autumn and winter months.