Spanish Copper vs Cherry Blossom Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spanish Copper | Cherry Blossom Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Carabus hispanus | Anthonomus rectirostris |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 22-34 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Orchards |
| Diet | Omnivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Southern Europe, Western Europe | East Asia, Japan/Korea |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spanish Copper
A spectacular ground beetle with vivid coppery-red and green metallic colouring. It inhabits southern French and Iberian mountain forests.
Did You Know?
Collectors once prized it so highly that over-collection led to local population declines.
Cherry Blossom Weevil
A small weevil that feeds on cherry blossoms in Japan, emerging in spring to coincide with sakura season. Females lay eggs in flower buds, where larvae develop inside the developing cherry fruit.
Did You Know?
This weevil's life cycle is perfectly synchronized with cherry blossom season, emerging just as the buds begin to open each spring.