Black Vine Weevil vs Golden Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Vine Weevil | Golden Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Otiorhynchus sulcatus | Selatosomus aeneus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Elateridae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 11-16 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Forests |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, introduced worldwide | Europe, Northern Asia |
| 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.
Golden Click Beetle
A metallic green or bronze click beetle with a bright coppery sheen on the elytra and pronotum. It is common in European forests and grasslands during spring.
Did You Know?
The brilliant metallic coloration is structural, produced by microscopic surface textures rather than pigments.