Weevil vs Smoky Alderfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Weevil | Smoky Alderfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Curculio glandium | Sialis fuliginosa |
| Order | Coleoptera | Megaloptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Sialidae |
| Size | 4-9 mm | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe |
| 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.
Smoky Alderfly
A European alderfly distinguished from S. lutaria by its preference for flowing water rather than still ponds. It has dark smoky wings and a blackish body.
Did You Know?
This alderfly is a reliable indicator of clean running water and is one of the first species to disappear when streams become polluted.