Goldsmith Beetle vs Arctic Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Goldsmith Beetle | Arctic Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cotalpa lanigera | Otiorhynchus arcticus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 20-26mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Arctic Scandinavia, northern Russia, Svalbard, Iceland |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Goldsmith Beetle
A beautiful golden-yellow scarab beetle with a metallic luster and fuzzy underside. It is attracted to lights on warm summer nights.
Did You Know?
Its genus name Cotalpa means golden shield referring to its remarkably bright metallic golden coloration.
Arctic Weevil
A small, dark, flightless weevil with a short broad snout and rough-textured elytra. Adults are nocturnal and hide under stones during the day. Larvae feed on plant roots in tundra soil.
Did You Know?
Being flightless, this weevil relies entirely on walking to disperse, which means isolated Arctic populations can be genetically distinct.