Fungus Weevil vs Dock Leaf Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fungus Weevil | Dock Leaf Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platyrhinus resinosus | Rhinoncus pericarpius |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Anthribidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 8-15 mm | 2.5-3.5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Leaf Miners |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Fungus Weevil
A broad-nosed weevil with mottled brown and white patterning resembling tree bark. It is associated with fungus-infected deadwood.
Did You Know?
Males have antennae nearly as long as their entire body.
Dock Leaf Weevil
A small grey-brown weevil found on dock and sorrel plants. Larvae mine inside dock stems. One of several weevil species associated with dock plants.
Did You Know?
Part of a community of six or more weevil species that share dock plants, each exploiting a different plant part.