Pea Weevil vs Delta Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pea Weevil | Delta Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bruchus pisorum | Deltochilum orbiculare |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide in pea-growing regions | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Pea Weevil
A small brownish beetle that lays eggs on developing pea pods. The larva eats its way into a single pea and develops entirely inside it.
Did You Know?
Each larva consumes only one pea, leaving a perfectly round exit hole when it emerges.
Delta Dung Beetle
A matte black roller dung beetle with a rounded body and distinctively flattened outer edges of the elytra. It rolls dung balls along the forest floor in tropical forests. The species shows strong nocturnal activity.
Did You Know?
Unlike most rollers, some Deltochilum species have lost the ability to fly and are entirely ground-dwelling.