Barbados Cane Weevil vs Balearic Green Lizard Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Barbados Cane Weevil | Balearic Green Lizard Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Metamasius hemipterus | Timarcha balearica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 12-20 mm | 10-18 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Barbados, Caribbean | Balearic Islands |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Barbados Cane Weevil
A large weevil with variable striped patterns, originally from the Caribbean. It is a significant pest of sugarcane and palms.
Did You Know?
It was accidentally spread worldwide through the tropical plant trade and is now a major palm pest in Florida.
Balearic Green Lizard Beetle
A large flightless leaf beetle endemic to the Balearic Islands. It is black with a bluish-purple sheen and exudes red hemolymph when disturbed.
Did You Know?
When handled, it bleeds red fluid from its leg joints in a defensive behavior called reflex bleeding.