Red Soldier Beetle vs Toadflax Seed Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red Soldier Beetle | Toadflax Seed Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhagonycha fulva | Gymnetron antirrhini |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cantharidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 8-10 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red Soldier Beetle
A very common soldier beetle in Europe with orange-red elytra tipped in black. It is one of the most familiar beetles on hogweed and other umbellifer flowers.
Did You Know?
In the UK it is commonly known as the bloodsucker beetle, though it is completely harmless to humans.
Toadflax Seed Weevil
A small dark weevil that develops inside the seed capsules of toadflax and snapdragon plants. Larvae consume developing seeds. Part of the biological control program for invasive toadflax.
Did You Know?
Larvae can destroy up to 90% of seeds in a toadflax capsule, significantly reducing plant reproduction.