Silver-green Leaf Weevil vs Four-ribbed Jewel Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silver-green Leaf Weevil | Four-ribbed Jewel Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllobius argentatus | Polybothris quadricollis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Buprestidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Silver-green Leaf Weevil
A beautiful green and gold weevil found on the foliage of deciduous trees and shrubs. Covered in round iridescent scales. A common spring and early summer species.
Did You Know?
Each tiny iridescent scale on its body acts as a miniature diffraction grating, creating the green metallic color.
Four-ribbed Jewel Beetle
A moderately sized jewel beetle with four distinct ridges on the pronotum, which gives it its name. The elytra shimmer with dark metallic green to bronze tones.
Did You Know?
The structural color of its exoskeleton inspired biomimicry research into creating non-fade paints and coatings.