Long-winged Barklouse vs Silver-green Leaf Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-winged Barklouse | Silver-green Leaf Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ectopsocus briggsi | Phyllobius argentatus |
| Order | Psocoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Ectopsocidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America, Australasia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Long-winged Barklouse
A widespread bark louse found on tree trunks and dead leaves across Europe and introduced to other continents. It has long narrow wings.
Did You Know?
It has successfully colonized multiple continents through accidental human transport.
Silver-green Leaf Weevil
A beautiful green and gold weevil found on the foliage of deciduous trees and shrubs. Covered in round iridescent scales. A common spring and early summer species.
Did You Know?
Each tiny iridescent scale on its body acts as a miniature diffraction grating, creating the green metallic color.