Cuban Green Anole Click Beetle vs Broad Bean Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cuban Green Anole Click Beetle | Broad Bean Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Alaus myops | Bruchus rufimanus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 25-45 mm | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Cuba, Caribbean | Europe, Mediterranean, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Cuban Green Anole Click Beetle
A large click beetle found in Cuba and the Caribbean with prominent false eyespots. It can launch itself into the air with an audible click.
Did You Know?
Its clicking mechanism can launch it up to 30 centimeters into the air to escape predators.
Broad Bean Weevil
A compact, dark beetle with grayish pubescence and reddish-brown antennae bases. It is a significant pest of faba beans across Europe and the Mediterranean.
Did You Know?
Adults emerge from stored seeds through a perfectly circular exit hole, leaving distinctive windows in the seed coat.