Six-spined Engraver Beetle vs Nut Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Six-spined Engraver Beetle | Nut Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ips calligraphus | Curculio nucum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae (Scolytinae) | Curculionidae |
| Size | 3.5–6.5 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Orchards |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Six-spined Engraver Beetle
A pine-infesting bark beetle found across eastern North America. It is named for the six spine-like teeth on its rear wing covers.
Did You Know?
Males excavate a nuptial chamber under the bark where they mate with up to four females.
Nut Weevil
A small weevil with a slender, downward-curved snout used to bore into hazelnuts. The larva feeds inside the nut before dropping to the ground to pupate.
Did You Know?
A tiny round hole in a hazelnut shell is the exit point of the fully grown larva.