Dogbane Beetle vs Nut Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dogbane Beetle | Nut Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysochus auratus | Curculio nucum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 8-11mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Orchards |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dogbane Beetle
An iridescent beetle displaying blue, green, copper, and crimson colors. It feeds on toxic dogbane plants and sequesters the toxins for defense.
Did You Know?
Its brilliant rainbow shimmer is produced by layers in its exoskeleton that reflect light at different wavelengths.
Nut Weevil
A small weevil with a slender, downward-curved snout used to bore into hazelnuts. The larva feeds inside the nut before dropping to the ground to pupate.
Did You Know?
A tiny round hole in a hazelnut shell is the exit point of the fully grown larva.