Fungus Weevil vs Pink-Spotted Lady Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fungus Weevil | Pink-Spotted Lady Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platyrhinus resinosus | Coleomegilla maculata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Anthribidae | Coccinellidae |
| Size | 8-15 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| 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.
Pink-Spotted Lady Beetle
An oblong, pink-red ladybird with twelve black spots found across North America. It is unusual among ladybirds because it also eats pollen and fungal spores.
Did You Know?
Up to 50% of its diet can be plant pollen, making it one of the most omnivorous ladybird species known.