Figwort Weevil vs Scarce Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Figwort Weevil | Scarce Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cionus scrophulariae | Platycerus caraboides |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 9-13mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| 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.
Scarce Stag Beetle
A small metallic blue-black stag beetle with modest mandibles. It develops in red-rotten beech wood.
Did You Know?
Despite being called scarce it is actually fairly common but overlooked due to its small size and dark coloring.