Figwort Weevil vs Dark Soldier Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Figwort Weevil | Dark Soldier Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cionus scrophulariae | Cantharis obscura |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Cantharidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 9-13 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Meadows |
| Diet | Herbivores | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Figwort Weevil
A globular weevil with checkerboard black and white patterning found on figwort and mullein. Larvae feed externally on leaves in mucous cocoons. A strikingly patterned species.
Did You Know?
Larvae spin external mucous cocoons on the leaf surface, looking like small glistening droplets.
Dark Soldier Beetle
A dark-colored European soldier beetle often found on umbelliferous flowers. Its entirely dark elytra distinguish it from the more colorful soldier beetle species.
Did You Know?
Larvae are velvety black and hunt small invertebrates among leaf litter throughout the winter months.