Nettle Root Weevil vs Margined Leatherwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nettle Root Weevil | Margined Leatherwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllobius virideaeris | Chauliognathus marginatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Cantharidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern North America |
| 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.
Margined Leatherwing
An early-summer soldier beetle found across eastern North America with yellow elytra edged in dark margins. It visits a wide variety of flowers.
Did You Know?
Unlike the similar goldenrod soldier beetle, this species appears in late spring rather than autumn.