Dock Leaf Weevil vs Digitonthophagus Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dock Leaf Weevil | Digitonthophagus Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhinoncus pericarpius | Digitonthophagus gazella |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 2.5-3.5 mm | 7-14 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Leaf Miners | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Africa, introduced globally to tropical regions |
| 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.
Digitonthophagus Dung Beetle
A small to medium, tan to brown tunneling dung beetle originally from Africa, now among the most widely distributed dung beetles globally. Males have two short conical horns. It is an extremely efficient cattle dung processor.
Did You Know?
This species has been introduced to more countries than any other dung beetle and is now found on every inhabited continent.