Nettle Root Weevil vs Short-winged Spondylid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nettle Root Weevil | Short-winged Spondylid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllobius virideaeris | Spondylis buprestoides |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 12-24 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, North Africa, Siberia, Japan |
| 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.
Short-winged Spondylid
A cylindrical, entirely black cerambycid that resembles a buprestid beetle more than a typical longhorn. Its antennae are short and beadlike, unusual for the family. Larvae develop in dead pine roots and stumps.
Did You Know?
Its short antennae and cylindrical shape are so unlike a typical longhorn that it was once placed in its own family.