Grant's Hercules Beetle vs Pine Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Grant's Hercules Beetle | Pine Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dynastes granti | Hylobius abietis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Dynastinae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 40-80 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southwestern United States, Northern Mexico | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Grant's Hercules Beetle
A large rhinoceros beetle from the American Southwest with mottled elytra. Males have a prominent horn used in territorial disputes.
Did You Know?
They are attracted to lights at night and sometimes startle homeowners with their impressive size.
Pine Weevil
A dark brown weevil with patches of golden scales that is a major pest of young conifer plantations. Adults girdle the bark of seedlings, killing them.
Did You Know?
A single adult can kill multiple young conifer trees in one season by stripping rings of bark from their stems.