Ivory-Marked Beetle vs Irregular Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ivory-Marked Beetle | Irregular Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eburia quadrigeminata | Otiorhynchus sensitivus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Mountains |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Alps, Central Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ivory-Marked Beetle
A tan longhorn beetle with pairs of ivory-colored raised spots on each elytron. Larvae bore into hardwood timbers.
Did You Know?
Adults have emerged from furniture over 40 years after the wood was cut and processed.
Irregular Weevil
A flightless alpine weevil found on exposed mountain slopes. Adults emerge in summer to feed on low-growing alpine cushion plants.
Did You Know?
Its inability to fly has led to high genetic divergence between neighboring mountain ranges.