Dock Leaf Weevil vs Thalassine Green Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dock Leaf Weevil | Thalassine Green Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhinoncus pericarpius | Chloridolum thalassinum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 2.5-3.5 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Leaf Miners | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dock Leaf Weevil
A small grey-brown weevil found on dock and sorrel plants. Larvae mine inside dock stems. One of several weevil species associated with dock plants.
Did You Know?
Part of a community of six or more weevil species that share dock plants, each exploiting a different plant part.
Thalassine Green Longhorn
A beautiful sea-green longhorn beetle found in the forests of Borneo and Sumatra. Its coloration closely mimics lichen-covered bark. Adults are crepuscular and fly at dusk around the canopy of dipterocarp trees.
Did You Know?
This species was long confused with its Javan congener until molecular studies confirmed it as a distinct species in 2003.