Black Vine Weevil vs Japanese Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Vine Weevil | Japanese Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Otiorhynchus sulcatus | Cicindela japonica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 16-20 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, introduced worldwide | Japan, Korea, Eastern China |
| 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.
Japanese Tiger Beetle
A common and widespread tiger beetle across Japan with variable coloring from green to coppery brown. It frequents sunny paths and open ground.
Did You Know?
In Japanese it is called hanzomushi, named after the famous ninja Hattori Hanzo because of its elusive speed.