Steppe Darkling Beetle vs Pecan Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Steppe Darkling Beetle | Pecan Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Blaps mortisaga | Curculio caryae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tenebrionidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 22-32 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Orchards |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Eastern and Southern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Steppe Darkling Beetle
A large, slow-moving black beetle found in dry steppe and semi-desert regions from Europe to Central Asia. It is mainly nocturnal and hides under rocks by day.
Did You Know?
In some cultures it is called the churchyard beetle because it often shelters in old stone buildings and cellars.
Pecan Weevil
A brown weevil with a long snout that is a significant pest of pecan and hickory trees. Larvae develop inside the nuts over several weeks.
Did You Know?
Its larvae remain underground in a resting state for up to three years before finally pupating.