Great Mullein Weevil vs Scarites Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Mullein Weevil | Scarites Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cionus thapsus | Scarites subterraneus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 3-4.5 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern North America |
| 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.
Scarites Ground Beetle
A large, jet-black burrowing ground beetle found across eastern North America. Its powerful mandibles and flattened body are adapted for digging.
Did You Know?
It constructs deep vertical burrows in soil from which it ambushes passing prey.