Dock Leaf Weevil vs Black-Headed Blister Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dock Leaf Weevil | Black-Headed Blister Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhinoncus pericarpius | Epicauta pennsylvanica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Meloidae |
| Size | 2.5-3.5 mm | 10-18 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Leaf Miners | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dock Leaf Weevil
A small grey-brown weevil found on dock and sorrel plants. Larvae mine inside dock stems. One of several weevil species associated with dock plants.
Did You Know?
Part of a community of six or more weevil species that share dock plants, each exploiting a different plant part.
Black-Headed Blister Beetle
An entirely black blister beetle common across eastern North America, often seen in large groups on goldenrod in autumn. Its larvae are parasitoids of grasshopper eggs.
Did You Know?
Larvae go through hypermetamorphosis, changing dramatically in form across five different larval stages.