Shining Rove Beetle vs Figwort Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Shining Rove Beetle | Figwort Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Quedius fuliginosus | Cionus scrophulariae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 9-15 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Shining Rove Beetle
A sleek, shiny dark brown rove beetle with a smooth, mirror-like pronotum. It is one of the most common Quedius species in wet woodland habitats across Europe.
Did You Know?
The mirror-smooth pronotum of this beetle repels water so effectively that it can move through waterlogged habitats without getting wet.
Figwort Weevil
A globular weevil with checkerboard black and white patterning found on figwort and mullein. Larvae feed externally on leaves in mucous cocoons. A strikingly patterned species.
Did You Know?
Larvae spin external mucous cocoons on the leaf surface, looking like small glistening droplets.