Silver-green Leaf Weevil vs Western Pine Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silver-green Leaf Weevil | Western Pine Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllobius argentatus | Dendroctonus brevicomis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Western United States from British Columbia to Mexico |
| 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.
Western Pine Beetle
A small dark brown bark beetle that attacks ponderosa pine trees. It is one of the most destructive bark beetles in western forests.
Did You Know?
It uses aggregation pheromones to coordinate mass attacks that can overwhelm a healthy tree's resin defenses.