Pine Weevil vs South American Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pine Weevil | South American Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hylobius abietis | Rhinostomus barbirostris |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 30-50 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, Trinidad, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Pine Weevil
A dark brown weevil with patches of golden scales that is a major pest of young conifer plantations. Adults girdle the bark of seedlings, killing them.
Did You Know?
A single adult can kill multiple young conifer trees in one season by stripping rings of bark from their stems.
South American Weevil
A large black weevil with a very long, slender rostrum used for boring into palm trunks. It is an important pest of coconut and oil palms.
Did You Know?
Its snout can be nearly as long as the rest of its body, making it one of the most proportionally long-snouted weevils.