Silver-green Leaf Weevil vs Small Scissor Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silver-green Leaf Weevil | Small Scissor Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllobius argentatus | Chelostoma florisomne |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Megachilidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| 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.
Small Scissor Bee
A slender black solitary bee that nests in beetle borings in dead wood. It is a specialist pollinator of buttercups.
Did You Know?
Males often sleep inside buttercup flowers at night, clinging to the petals as they close.