Figwort Weevil vs Green Grooved Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Figwort Weevil | Green Grooved Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cionus scrophulariae | Phanaeus difformis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 11-18 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Southeastern North America |
| 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.
Green Grooved Dung Beetle
A metallic green and copper tunneling dung beetle with a prominent male horn that is slightly offset to one side. The pronotum is smoothly convex and brilliantly iridescent. Found in southeastern North American forests.
Did You Know?
The asymmetrical horn of the male is unique among North American Phanaeus species.