White Clover Weevil vs Pink-Spotted Lady Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White Clover Weevil | Pink-Spotted Lady Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Protapion fulvipes | Coleomegilla maculata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Brentidae | Coccinellidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Farmland |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
White Clover Weevil
A minute black weevil with pale legs that feeds on white clover flower heads. Extremely common in pastures. Larvae consume developing clover seeds.
Did You Know?
One of the most abundant beetles in European grasslands, with densities reaching thousands per square meter.
Pink-Spotted Lady Beetle
An oblong, pink-red ladybird with twelve black spots found across North America. It is unusual among ladybirds because it also eats pollen and fungal spores.
Did You Know?
Up to 50% of its diet can be plant pollen, making it one of the most omnivorous ladybird species known.