Nettle Root Weevil vs Giant Pedunculate Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nettle Root Weevil | Giant Pedunculate Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllobius virideaeris | Anthia thoracica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 40-60 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Nettle Root Weevil
A bright green-scaled weevil found on nettles and other vegetation in spring. Extremely common but the scales wear off with age revealing black cuticle. Adults chew leaf edges.
Did You Know?
Fresh specimens are brilliant metallic green, but old worn individuals look like completely different black beetles.
Giant Pedunculate Ground Beetle
A very large southern African ground beetle with bold white markings on a black body. It is one of the largest carabids in the world.
Did You Know?
It can spray formic acid from its abdomen up to 30 centimeters when threatened.