Cabbage Stem Weevil vs Thomson's Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cabbage Stem Weevil | Thomson's Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceutorhynchus pallidactylus | Batocera thomsonii |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 2.5-3.5 mm | 38-60 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Philippines |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cabbage Stem Weevil
A grey weevil that mines inside brassica stems. Larvae tunnel through stems causing weakening. One of several Ceutorhynchus species affecting oilseed rape.
Did You Know?
Larval tunneling weakens plant stems to the point where they may snap in windy conditions.
Thomson's Longhorn
A large and robust cerambycid from the Philippines with chocolate-brown elytra marked by irregular cream-colored patches. It is named after the 19th-century entomologist James Thomson. Larvae develop in breadfruit and mahogany trunks.
Did You Know?
Pupation occurs in a chamber lined with wood shavings that the larva compacts into smooth walls.