Great Mullein Weevil vs Four-ribbed Jewel Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Mullein Weevil | Four-ribbed Jewel Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cionus thapsus | Polybothris quadricollis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Buprestidae |
| Size | 3-4.5 mm | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Great Mullein Weevil
A small rounded weevil found exclusively on great mullein plants. Similar to the figwort weevil but associated with different host plants. Larvae are external feeders in mucous cocoons.
Did You Know?
Each larva lives inside its own slimy mucous cocoon attached to the mullein leaf surface.
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.