Weevil vs Red and Black Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Weevil | Red and Black Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Curculio glandium | Paederus riparius |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 4-9 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, Asia, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Red and Black Rove Beetle
A small but notorious rove beetle with a red thorax and abdomen and blue-black elytra. Its hemolymph contains pederin, a potent blistering toxin.
Did You Know?
Crushing this beetle on skin causes painful blistering dermatitis known as Paederus dermatitis.