Great Mullein Weevil vs African Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Mullein Weevil | African Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cionus thapsus | Platypleura hirtipennis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 3-4.5 mm | 35-50 mm body length |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Great Mullein Weevil
A small rounded weevil found exclusively on great mullein plants. Similar to the figwort weevil but associated with different host plants. Larvae are external feeders in mucous cocoons.
Did You Know?
Each larva lives inside its own slimy mucous cocoon attached to the mullein leaf surface.
African Cicada
A large cicada with brownish wings and a stout body. Males produce a deafening chorus using specialized tymbal organs on the abdomen during the hot hours of the day.
Did You Know?
The sound of a cicada chorus can reach over 100 decibels, making them among the loudest insects in the world.