Rodrigues Giant Weevil vs Red Soldier Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rodrigues Giant Weevil | Red Soldier Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cratopus adspersus | Rhagonycha fulva |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Cantharidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Rodrigues Island | Europe |
| 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.
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.