Polka-dot Fruit Chafer vs White Clover Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Polka-dot Fruit Chafer | White Clover Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cyprolais hornimani | Protapion fulvipes |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Brentidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | East Africa (Tanzania, Kenya) | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Polka-dot Fruit Chafer
A vivid green chafer beetle covered with small white spots across the elytra. It is found feeding on flowers and ripe fruit.
Did You Know?
Their white spots are formed by waxy secretions that fill tiny pits in the cuticle surface.
White Clover Weevil
A minute black weevil with pale legs that feeds on white clover flower heads. Extremely common in pastures. Larvae consume developing clover seeds.
Did You Know?
One of the most abundant beetles in European grasslands, with densities reaching thousands per square meter.