Emerald Eupholus Weevil vs Crawling Water Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Emerald Eupholus Weevil | Crawling Water Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eupholus cuvieri | Haliplus ruficollis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Haliplidae |
| Size | 20-30mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Europe |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Emerald Eupholus Weevil
A spectacular weevil with brilliant turquoise and black bands across its elytra. It is found only in the rainforests of New Guinea.
Did You Know?
Its stunning blue-green color comes from photonic crystals in tiny scales covering the exoskeleton similar to how opals produce color.
Crawling Water Beetle
A tiny, oval water beetle with a yellowish body covered in rows of dark punctures. Unlike diving beetles, it crawls slowly among aquatic vegetation rather than swimming actively.
Did You Know?
It stores air beneath enlarged hind coxal plates, which act as a built-in oxygen reservoir while submerged.