South American Weevil vs Round Sand Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South American Weevil | Round Sand Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhinostomus barbirostris | Omophron limbatum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, Trinidad, Central America | Europe, North Africa, western Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
South American Weevil
A large black weevil with a very long, slender rostrum used for boring into palm trunks. It is an important pest of coconut and oil palms.
Did You Know?
Its snout can be nearly as long as the rest of its body, making it one of the most proportionally long-snouted weevils.
Round Sand Beetle
A highly distinctive, nearly circular ground beetle with a domed shape and striking pattern of pale yellow with dark green bands. It burrows in wet sand near water.
Did You Know?
Its nearly spherical body shape is unique among ground beetles and allows it to burrow rapidly into wet sand to escape predators or floods.