Two-Horned Oxysternon vs Palmetto Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Two-Horned Oxysternon | Palmetto Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oxysternon durum | Rhynchophorus cruentatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 20-28 mm | 25-33 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | South America | Southeastern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Two-Horned Oxysternon
A large, dark metallic green tunneling dung beetle with two prominent pronotal projections in males. The clypeus has a distinctive upturned anterior margin. It is a powerful tunneler in Amazonian rainforests.
Did You Know?
This beetle is so efficient at burying dung that it plays a measurable role in reducing livestock parasite transmission.
Palmetto Weevil
The largest weevil in North America, with variable black and red coloring. It attacks stressed cabbage palms and other palmetto species.
Did You Know?
It can detect a stressed or dying palm tree from several kilometers away using chemical cues.