Churchyard Beetle vs South American Flower Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Churchyard Beetle | South American Flower Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Blaps mucronata | Cholus cinctus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tenebrionidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | South America (Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Churchyard Beetle
A large, slow-moving, flightless black beetle often found in cellars and old buildings. It emits a foul odor when disturbed.
Did You Know?
It was historically considered an omen of death when found inside a house.
South American Flower Weevil
A large, strikingly patterned weevil with a black body covered in brilliant turquoise and gold scale patterns. Its long, curved rostrum is used to bore into fruit and flower buds. It is one of the most visually striking weevils in the Neotropics.
Did You Know?
Its brilliant turquoise scales have a crystalline nanostructure that produces color through photonic crystal effects rather than pigments.