Snout Beetle vs Lily Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Snout Beetle | Lily Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhinotia hemistictus | Lilioceris lilii |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Belidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 12-20mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Europe, Asia; invasive in North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Snout Beetle
An elongated Australian weevil with a remarkably long snout and metallic blue-green coloring with orange spots. It is found on wattle trees.
Did You Know?
Females use their extremely long snout to drill deep into seed pods to lay their eggs.
Lily Beetle
A bright scarlet beetle that is a destructive pest of lilies and fritillaries. Larvae camouflage themselves by covering their bodies with their own excrement.
Did You Know?
When picked up, adults squeak by rubbing body parts together in a behavior called stridulation.