Nettle Root Weevil vs Flat-headed Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nettle Root Weevil | Flat-headed Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllobius virideaeris | Epeorus assimilis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Heptageniidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Rivers & Streams |
| 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.
Flat-headed Mayfly
A stream-dwelling mayfly nymph with a flattened body for clinging to rocks in rapids.
Did You Know?
Its flattened nymph shape allows it to live in the boundary layer of fast currents.