Green Immigrant Leaf Weevil vs Spotted Brown Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Immigrant Leaf Weevil | Spotted Brown Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polydrusus formosus | Staphylinus fossor |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 14-18 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, introduced to Northeastern North America | Europe, Central Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Green Immigrant Leaf Weevil
A small, brilliant metallic green beetle covered in tiny iridescent scales that produce its striking coloration. It is native to Europe but has become established in parts of North America.
Did You Know?
Its brilliant green color comes from microscopic scales on its body; once these scales wear off, the beetle appears dull brown or black underneath.
Spotted Brown Rove Beetle
A large, robust rove beetle with a brown body covered in patches of golden and dark setae. It is a ground-dwelling predator found in grasslands and forest edges across the Palearctic.
Did You Know?
This beetle's powerful mandibles can crush snail shells, giving it access to a food source unavailable to most other rove beetles.