Silver-green Leaf Weevil vs Telephone Pole Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silver-green Leaf Weevil | Telephone Pole Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllobius argentatus | Micromalthus debilis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Micromalthidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| 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.
Telephone Pole Beetle
The sole surviving member of an ancient beetle family dating back 200 million years.
Did You Know?
Larvae can reproduce by paedogenesis, giving live birth while still immature.