Nut Weevil vs Margined Burying Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nut Weevil | Margined Burying Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Curculio nucum | Nicrophorus marginatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Silphidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 18-27 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| 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.
Margined Burying Beetle
A burying beetle with thin orange marginal bands along the edges of its elytra. It is common in open grasslands and prairies of North America.
Did You Know?
It can detect a mouse carcass from over a kilometre away by following the scent plume downwind.