Silver-green Leaf Weevil vs Leucozona Hoverfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silver-green Leaf Weevil | Leucozona Hoverfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllobius argentatus | Leucozona leucorum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 10-12 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Leucozona Hoverfly
A distinctive hoverfly with a white-banded abdomen found visiting flowers in damp woodland clearings. Larvae prey on aphids. One of the spring-flying hoverfly species.
Did You Know?
One of the earliest hoverflies to appear each spring, often visiting flowers while snow is still on the ground.