Cherry Blossom Weevil vs North American Hide Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cherry Blossom Weevil | North American Hide Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anthonomus rectirostris | Trox scaber |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Trogidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 5-9 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan/Korea | North America, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cherry Blossom Weevil
A small weevil that feeds on cherry blossoms in Japan, emerging in spring to coincide with sakura season. Females lay eggs in flower buds, where larvae develop inside the developing cherry fruit.
Did You Know?
This weevil's life cycle is perfectly synchronized with cherry blossom season, emerging just as the buds begin to open each spring.
North American Hide Beetle
A small, oval, grayish-brown beetle with heavily sculptured elytra covered in rows of bumps and encrusted soil. It specializes in consuming dried keratin-rich animal remains. Found in owl pellets, bird nests, and old carcasses.
Did You Know?
Forensic entomologists use the presence of hide beetles to estimate time since death in very old remains.