Chrysomeline Rove Beetle vs Pine Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chrysomeline Rove Beetle | Pine Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tachyporus chrysomelinus | Hylobius abietis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Central Asia, North Africa | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Chrysomeline Rove Beetle
A small, elegantly shaped rove beetle with a distinctly pointed abdomen and yellowish-brown coloration. It is one of the first active predatory beetles to appear in spring in temperate regions.
Did You Know?
This species can produce two to three generations per year, allowing it to maintain high population densities throughout the growing season.
Pine Weevil
A dark brown weevil with patches of golden scales that is a major pest of young conifer plantations. Adults girdle the bark of seedlings, killing them.
Did You Know?
A single adult can kill multiple young conifer trees in one season by stripping rings of bark from their stems.