Figwort Weevil vs Variable Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Figwort Weevil | Variable Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cionus scrophulariae | Onthophagus fracticornis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 5-9 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Western Asia |
| 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.
Variable Dung Beetle
A small, highly variable tunneling dung beetle found across Europe. Coloration ranges from pale brown to nearly black with various mottled patterns. Males have a small bent horn, giving the species its name.
Did You Know?
The extreme color variation in this species once led taxonomists to describe multiple color forms as separate species.