Pea Weevil vs Silken Fungus Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pea Weevil | Silken Fungus Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bruchus pisorum | Cryptophagus lycoperdi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Cryptophagidae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide in pea-growing regions | Europe |
| 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.
Silken Fungus Beetle
A tiny beetle found inside puffball fungi and in moldy grain stores. Covered in fine silky hairs. Part of a poorly-known beetle family that feeds on fungal spores and molds.
Did You Know?
So tiny and hidden inside puffball fungi that it is almost never seen despite being common.