Obtuse Rove Beetle vs Silver-green Leaf Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Obtuse Rove Beetle | Silver-green Leaf Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tachyporus obtusus | Phyllobius argentatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Obtuse Rove Beetle
A tiny, boat-shaped rove beetle with a yellow-brown pronotum and darker elytra. It is common in grasslands and meadows where it hunts among the grass tussocks for small invertebrates.
Did You Know?
This beetle overwinters in grass tussocks at field margins, emerging in spring to colonize crop fields where it provides early-season pest control.
Silver-green Leaf Weevil
A beautiful green and gold weevil found on the foliage of deciduous trees and shrubs. Covered in round iridescent scales. A common spring and early summer species.
Did You Know?
Each tiny iridescent scale on its body acts as a miniature diffraction grating, creating the green metallic color.