Cabbage Seed Weevil vs Green-and-gold Christmas Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cabbage Seed Weevil | Green-and-gold Christmas Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceutorhynchus obstrictus | Anoplognathus viridiaeneus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 2.5-3 mm | 20-28 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Australia |
| 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.
Green-and-gold Christmas Beetle
A striking iridescent beetle with green and gold metallic sheen on its elytra. It is one of the most colorful of all Australian Christmas beetles.
Did You Know?
Its green and gold coloring coincidentally matches Australia's national sporting colors.