Figwort Weevil vs Ox Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Figwort Weevil | Ox Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cionus scrophulariae | Strategus aloeus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 30-60mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | North America, 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.
Ox Beetle
A large robust dark brown beetle with three forward-pointing horns on the males pronotum. It is attracted to lights in tropical areas.
Did You Know?
Males use their three horns like a trident to pry rivals from burrows during fights over females.