Banded Fruit Weevil vs Silver-Haired Tumbling Flower Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banded Fruit Weevil | Silver-Haired Tumbling Flower Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phlyctinus callosus | Mordellistena argentata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Mordellidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | South Africa (Western Cape) | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Silver-Haired Tumbling Flower Beetle
A tiny tumbling flower beetle covered in fine silvery pubescence across Europe. Larvae develop in the stems of various herbaceous plants.
Did You Know?
Its covering of dense silvery hairs gives it a frosted appearance that helps it blend in on flower heads.