Small Scissor Bee vs Silver-green Leaf Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Scissor Bee | Silver-green Leaf Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chelostoma florisomne | Phyllobius argentatus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Megachilidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Small Scissor Bee
A slender black solitary bee that nests in beetle borings in dead wood. It is a specialist pollinator of buttercups.
Did You Know?
Males often sleep inside buttercup flowers at night, clinging to the petals as they close.
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.