Nut Weevil vs Golden Reed Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nut Weevil | Golden Reed Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Curculio nucum | Donacia vulgaris |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Wetlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Nut Weevil
A small weevil with a slender, downward-curved snout used to bore into hazelnuts. The larva feeds inside the nut before dropping to the ground to pupate.
Did You Know?
A tiny round hole in a hazelnut shell is the exit point of the fully grown larva.
Golden Reed Beetle
A slender, metallic beetle with golden to coppery-green coloration and elongated antennae. It is commonly found resting on emergent aquatic vegetation in ponds and marshes.
Did You Know?
Adults possess hydrophobic hairs on their underside that trap a thin film of air, allowing them to survive brief submersion.