Western Eyed Click Beetle vs Silver-green Leaf Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Western Eyed Click Beetle | Silver-green Leaf Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Alaus melanops | Phyllobius argentatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Western North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Western Eyed Click Beetle
The western counterpart to the eyed click beetle, with smaller, solid black eyespots. Found in old-growth forests.
Did You Know?
Their predatory larvae are beneficial because they consume destructive wood-boring pest larvae.
Silver-green Leaf Weevil
A beautiful green and gold weevil found on the foliage of deciduous trees and shrubs. Covered in round iridescent scales. A common spring and early summer species.
Did You Know?
Each tiny iridescent scale on its body acts as a miniature diffraction grating, creating the green metallic color.