Nut Weevil vs Neon Trap-jaw Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nut Weevil | Neon Trap-jaw Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Curculio nucum | Odontomachus coquereli |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Madagascar |
| 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.
Neon Trap-jaw Ant
A large Malagasy trap-jaw ant with a distinctive reddish coloration found in Madagascar's dry forests. It has the characteristic spring-loaded mandibles of its genus.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few trap-jaw ant species found on the island of Madagascar, likely arriving via ocean dispersal.