Rodrigues Giant Weevil vs Coppered White-spotted Flower Chafer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rodrigues Giant Weevil | Coppered White-spotted Flower Chafer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cratopus adspersus | Protaetia cuprea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Orchards |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Rodrigues Island | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
Rodrigues Giant Weevil
A large weevil endemic to Rodrigues Island in the Mascarene archipelago. It is one of the most threatened beetles in the Indian Ocean.
Did You Know?
Loss of native forest has reduced its habitat to less than one percent of Rodrigues Island.
Coppered White-spotted Flower Chafer
A coppery-bronze chafer beetle with small white spots scattered across its elytra. It feeds in large flowers during warm summer days.
Did You Know?
Its metallic coloration changes between copper, green, and violet depending on the angle of light.