Silver-green Leaf Weevil vs Cigarette Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silver-green Leaf Weevil | Cigarette Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllobius argentatus | Lasioderma serricorne |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Ptinidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Silver-green Leaf Weevil
A beautiful green and gold weevil found on the foliage of deciduous trees and shrubs. Covered in round iridescent scales. A common spring and early summer species.
Did You Know?
Each tiny iridescent scale on its body acts as a miniature diffraction grating, creating the green metallic color.
Cigarette Beetle
A tiny, reddish-brown beetle that infests stored tobacco, spices, and dried foods. It is one of the most widespread stored-product pests.
Did You Know?
It can chew through tin foil and even reportedly survives eating dried chili peppers.