Summer Fishfly vs Nut Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Summer Fishfly | Nut Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chauliodes pectinicornis | Curculio nucum |
| Order | Megaloptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Corydalidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Orchards |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Summer Fishfly
A medium-sized fishfly emerging in summer with distinctive dark-veined wings and feathery antennae. Larvae develop in muddy stream bottoms.
Did You Know?
Unlike dobsonfly larvae that prefer fast-flowing water, summer fishfly larvae thrive in slow muddy pools and swamps.
Nut Weevil
A small weevil with a slender, downward-curved snout used to bore into hazelnuts. The larva feeds inside the nut before dropping to the ground to pupate.
Did You Know?
A tiny round hole in a hazelnut shell is the exit point of the fully grown larva.