Bee Chafer vs Rough Alpine Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bee Chafer | Rough Alpine Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trichius rosaceus | Otiorhynchus rugosus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 9-13mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Mountains |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern Alps, Carpathians |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bee Chafer
A furry bumblebee-mimicking flower beetle with yellow and black bands. Visits roses and other garden flowers.
Did You Know?
So convincingly mimics a bumblebee that many people refuse to pick it up, believing it will sting.
Rough Alpine Weevil
A heavily sculptured flightless weevil of mountain habitats. Its rough exoskeleton helps it blend in with rocky substrates.
Did You Know?
Its deeply grooved elytra are fused shut, making flight impossible.