Figwort Weevil vs Fig Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Figwort Weevil | Fig Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cionus scrophulariae | Ceratosolen fusciceps |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Agaonidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 1.5-2 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Asia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Figwort Weevil
A globular weevil with checkerboard black and white patterning found on figwort and mullein. Larvae feed externally on leaves in mucous cocoons. A strikingly patterned species.
Did You Know?
Larvae spin external mucous cocoons on the leaf surface, looking like small glistening droplets.
Fig Wasp
A tiny wasp that pollinates a single species of fig in an obligate mutualism.
Did You Know?
Each fig species typically depends on just one species of pollinator wasp.