Weevil vs Willoughby's Leafcutter Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Weevil | Willoughby's Leafcutter Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Curculio glandium | Megachile willughbiella |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Megachilidae |
| Size | 4-9 mm | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, Central Asia |
| 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.
Willoughby's Leafcutter Bee
A large, furry leafcutter bee common across Europe that nests in a variety of above-ground cavities. It is named after the 17th-century English naturalist Francis Willughby.
Did You Know?
Females have been recorded cutting leaf pieces from over 20 different plant species to construct a single nest.