Spotted Diving Beetle vs Broad Bean Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spotted Diving Beetle | Broad Bean Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Graphoderus cinereus | Bruchus rufimanus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Dytiscidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 13-16 mm | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Mediterranean, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Spotted Diving Beetle
A medium-sized diving beetle with distinctive mottled brown and cream patterning. It inhabits clean, well-vegetated ponds and lakes across Europe.
Did You Know?
Its camouflage pattern makes it almost invisible against the mottled bottom of weedy ponds.
Broad Bean Weevil
A compact, dark beetle with grayish pubescence and reddish-brown antennae bases. It is a significant pest of faba beans across Europe and the Mediterranean.
Did You Know?
Adults emerge from stored seeds through a perfectly circular exit hole, leaving distinctive windows in the seed coat.