Green Nettle Weevil vs Sordid Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Nettle Weevil | Sordid Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllobius pomaceus | Aphodius sordidus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 7-9 mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Cosmopolitan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Green Nettle Weevil
A bright metallic green weevil covered in iridescent scales, commonly found on nettles. The green scales wear off with age, revealing black cuticle beneath. Very common in spring.
Did You Know?
The brilliant green color is produced by tiny scales that gradually wear away, making old beetles look completely different.
Sordid Dung Beetle
A small, dark brown to black dweller dung beetle with yellowish-brown elytral margins. It is a cosmopolitan species found in agricultural habitats worldwide. Adults and larvae both feed within dung pats.
Did You Know?
This species has hitchhiked with livestock trade across every continent except Antarctica.