Nettle Root Weevil vs Downlooker Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nettle Root Weevil | Downlooker Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllobius virideaeris | Rhagio tringarius |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Rhagionidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 8-12mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Wetlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Nettle Root Weevil
A bright green-scaled weevil found on nettles and other vegetation in spring. Extremely common but the scales wear off with age revealing black cuticle. Adults chew leaf edges.
Did You Know?
Fresh specimens are brilliant metallic green, but old worn individuals look like completely different black beetles.
Downlooker Fly
A slender predatory fly with spotted wings that perches head-downward on vegetation waiting for prey.
Did You Know?
Always rests facing downward on stems and leaves, earning it the name downlooker or snipe fly.