Polydrusus Weevil vs Clock Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Polydrusus Weevil | Clock Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polydrusus sericeus | Amara aenea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 5-8mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Herbivores | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia, Introduced to North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Polydrusus Weevil
A small weevil covered in brilliant green scales that sparkle in sunlight. It is commonly found on birch and hazel trees.
Did You Know?
The green coloring comes from tiny iridescent scales that rub off easily leaving the beetle looking dull brown underneath.
Clock Ground Beetle
A small, bronze-colored ground beetle extremely common across the Palearctic region. It is a mixed feeder consuming both seeds and small invertebrates.
Did You Know?
Its common name comes from the old English practice of placing beetles on a clock face to tell fortunes.