Pine Shoot Beetle vs Arctic Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pine Shoot Beetle | Arctic Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tomicus piniperda | Otiorhynchus arcticus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae (Scolytinae) | Curculionidae |
| Size | 3.5–5 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | Arctic Scandinavia, northern Russia, Svalbard, Iceland |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Pine Shoot Beetle
A bark beetle that breeds in pine logs and stumps, then feeds inside live pine shoots. It is an invasive pest in North America.
Did You Know?
Adults hollow out the centers of pine shoots, causing them to break off in the wind and litter the forest floor.
Arctic Weevil
A small, dark, flightless weevil with a short broad snout and rough-textured elytra. Adults are nocturnal and hide under stones during the day. Larvae feed on plant roots in tundra soil.
Did You Know?
Being flightless, this weevil relies entirely on walking to disperse, which means isolated Arctic populations can be genetically distinct.