Dock Leaf Weevil vs Larger Grain Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dock Leaf Weevil | Larger Grain Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhinoncus pericarpius | Prostephanus truncatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Bostrichidae |
| Size | 2.5-3.5 mm | 3-4.5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Gardens |
| Diet | Leaf Miners | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Africa, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Dock Leaf Weevil
A small grey-brown weevil found on dock and sorrel plants. Larvae mine inside dock stems. One of several weevil species associated with dock plants.
Did You Know?
Part of a community of six or more weevil species that share dock plants, each exploiting a different plant part.
Larger Grain Borer
A devastating pest of stored maize and dried cassava in Africa. It can cause grain weight losses exceeding 30% in untreated stores.
Did You Know?
A predatory beetle, Teretrius nigrescens, was introduced to Africa as a biological control agent against it.