Weevil vs Malaysian Horned Frog Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Weevil | Malaysian Horned Frog Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Curculio glandium | Beckius beccarii |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 4-9 mm | 25-40 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Southeast Asia (Borneo, Malaysia, Indonesia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Weevil
Acorn weevils have an enormously long rostrum (snout) used to bore into acorns for egg laying. Curculionidae is the largest animal family with over 60,000 species.
Did You Know?
With over 60,000 described species, weevils (Curculionidae) are the largest family in the entire animal kingdom — there are more weevil species than mammal species.
Malaysian Horned Frog Beetle
A peculiar scarab beetle with males bearing two prominent upward-curving horns on the pronotum and a smaller head horn. The body is dark brown to black with a rough, pitted texture.
Did You Know?
Named after Italian naturalist Odoardo Beccari, who made extensive collections of insects in Borneo during the 19th century.