Four-ribbed Jewel Beetle vs Boll Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Four-ribbed Jewel Beetle | Boll Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polybothris quadricollis | Anthonomus grandis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Buprestidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 4-8 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Madagascar | North America, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Four-ribbed Jewel Beetle
A moderately sized jewel beetle with four distinct ridges on the pronotum, which gives it its name. The elytra shimmer with dark metallic green to bronze tones.
Did You Know?
The structural color of its exoskeleton inspired biomimicry research into creating non-fade paints and coatings.
Boll Weevil
A small grayish-brown weevil with a long curved snout used to bore into cotton bolls. It devastated the American cotton industry in the early 20th century.
Did You Know?
The boll weevil caused such economic destruction that it inadvertently forced Southern farmers to diversify their crops, ultimately benefiting some communities.