Figwort Weevil vs Bright Green Canthon
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Figwort Weevil | Bright Green Canthon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cionus scrophulariae | Canthon virens |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 8-14 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Figwort Weevil
A globular weevil with checkerboard black and white patterning found on figwort and mullein. Larvae feed externally on leaves in mucous cocoons. A strikingly patterned species.
Did You Know?
Larvae spin external mucous cocoons on the leaf surface, looking like small glistening droplets.
Bright Green Canthon
A small, vivid metallic green roller dung beetle found in Brazil and neighboring countries. Its bright coloring is unusual for a dung beetle. It is a diurnal roller in tropical grasslands and forest edges.
Did You Know?
The vivid green color may help this beetle blend in with foliage while resting during the day.