Black Vine Weevil vs Black Clock Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Vine Weevil | Black Clock Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Otiorhynchus sulcatus | Pterostichus madidus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 14-18 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, introduced worldwide | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Black Vine Weevil
A dull black, flightless weevil that is a serious pest of ornamental plants. Adults feed at night, leaving characteristic notches on leaf margins.
Did You Know?
Nearly all individuals are female, reproducing by parthenogenesis without mating.
Black Clock Beetle
A common nocturnal ground beetle found throughout European gardens and farmland. It is jet black and a voracious predator of slugs and pest insects.
Did You Know?
Gardeners consider it one of the most beneficial beetles because a single individual can eat its body weight in slug eggs every night.