Dock Leaf Weevil vs Shaft Louse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dock Leaf Weevil | Shaft Louse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhinoncus pericarpius | Menopon gallinae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Phthiraptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Menoponidae |
| Size | 2.5-3.5 mm | 1.5-2 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Leaf Miners | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Shaft Louse
A fast-moving louse found on the feather shafts of chickens and other poultry. It feeds primarily on feather barbs and can cause significant plumage damage.
Did You Know?
Shaft lice can run so quickly across feathers that they are difficult to catch even with practiced fingers during bird examinations.