Delta Flower Scarab vs Pine Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Delta Flower Scarab | Pine Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trigonopeltastes delta | Hylobius abietis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 8-12mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Delta Flower Scarab
A small triangular beetle marked with a distinctive delta-shaped pattern in yellow and black. It is a common flower visitor in the southeastern United States.
Did You Know?
The triangular marking on its pronotum closely resembles the Greek letter delta giving it both its common and scientific names.
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.