Pleasing Fungus Beetle vs Great Mullein Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pleasing Fungus Beetle | Great Mullein Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gibbifer californicus | Cionus thapsus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Erotylidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 10-20 mm | 3-4.5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pleasing Fungus Beetle
A brightly colored beetle that feeds exclusively on bracket fungi on dead trees. Its warning colors signal chemical defenses to predators.
Did You Know?
Large aggregations of dozens of adults sometimes gather on a single large shelf fungus to feed and mate communally.
Great Mullein Weevil
A small rounded weevil found exclusively on great mullein plants. Similar to the figwort weevil but associated with different host plants. Larvae are external feeders in mucous cocoons.
Did You Know?
Each larva lives inside its own slimy mucous cocoon attached to the mullein leaf surface.