Tumbling Flower Beetle vs Pea Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tumbling Flower Beetle | Pea Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mordella aculeata | Bruchus pisorum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Mordellidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 3-6 mm | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Farmland |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Worldwide in pea-growing regions |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Tumbling Flower Beetle
A small, humpbacked beetle that tumbles erratically when disturbed. Adults are commonly found on flowers where they feed on pollen.
Did You Know?
Their pointed abdomen extends beyond the elytra, giving them a distinctive wedge shape.
Pea Weevil
A small brownish beetle that lays eggs on developing pea pods. The larva eats its way into a single pea and develops entirely inside it.
Did You Know?
Each larva consumes only one pea, leaving a perfectly round exit hole when it emerges.