Cabbage Seed Weevil vs Desert Spider Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cabbage Seed Weevil | Desert Spider Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceutorhynchus obstrictus | Cysteodemus armatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Meloidae |
| Size | 2.5-3 mm | 10-16 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cabbage Seed Weevil
A small grey weevil that is a major pest of oilseed rape. Larvae feed inside seed pods, consuming developing seeds. Causes significant economic losses across Europe.
Did You Know?
Entry holes made by egg-laying females also allow the larvae of the brassica pod midge to enter, compounding damage.
Desert Spider Beetle
A bizarre inflated blister beetle with a bulbous, metallic blue-black abdomen. It waddles slowly through the Mojave and Sonoran deserts.
Did You Know?
Its balloon-like body shape mimics a spider, which may deter some predators.