Plum Curculio vs Banded Oogaster Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Plum Curculio | Banded Oogaster Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Conotrachelus nenuphar | Anthia sexguttata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 30-45 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Heathland |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Eastern North America from Canada to the Gulf states | Indian Subcontinent |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Plum Curculio
A dark brown snout beetle covered in warty bumps that is a major pest of stone fruits. Females carve a crescent-shaped scar around each egg they lay in developing fruit.
Did You Know?
The distinctive crescent-shaped scar it cuts around each egg prevents the growing fruit from crushing the larva inside.
Banded Oogaster Ground Beetle
A large Indian ground beetle with six prominent white spots on its black elytra. It is a fast-running nocturnal predator of open ground.
Did You Know?
It produces a powerful defensive spray with a strong vinegar-like smell from abdominal glands.