Nettle Root Weevil vs Glowworm Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nettle Root Weevil | Glowworm Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllobius virideaeris | Phengodes plumosa |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Phengodidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 10-30 mm (female) |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Glowworm Beetle
A soft-bodied beetle whose larviform females glow with paired green lanterns along their body. Males are winged but do not glow.
Did You Know?
Unlike fireflies, the female never develops wings and retains a larva-like form throughout life.