Brown Leaf Weevil vs Elongate Paederine
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brown Leaf Weevil | Elongate Paederine |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllobius oblongus | Lathrobium elongatum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 7-9 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Brown Leaf Weevil
A brown-scaled weevil commonly found on hawthorn and other hedgerow shrubs. Less colorful than its green relatives but very abundant. Adults notch leaf edges.
Did You Know?
Creates characteristic U-shaped notches along leaf edges that reveal its presence even when the beetle is hidden.
Elongate Paederine
A very slender, reddish-brown paederine rove beetle that lives deep within waterlogged soils near streams. Its extremely narrow body is adapted for burrowing through saturated soil.
Did You Know?
This beetle can survive prolonged submersion in water, breathing through a plastron of air trapped by microscopic hairs on its body surface.