Clover Seed Weevil vs Horse Stomach Bot Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Clover Seed Weevil | Horse Stomach Bot Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tychius picirostris | Gasterophilus intestinalis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Oestridae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Cosmopolitan wherever horses are kept |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Clover Seed Weevil
A small, densely scaled weevil that feeds on clover seeds. Larvae develop inside individual seed pods. An important pest of clover seed production.
Did You Know?
Each larva develops inside a single clover seed, consuming it entirely before pupating.
Horse Stomach Bot Fly
A bee-like fly that glues eggs to horse leg hairs where they are ingested during grooming. Larvae attach to the stomach lining and develop for months before passing out.
Did You Know?
Larvae survive the acidic horse stomach by secreting a protective alkaline buffer around themselves.