Great Mullein Weevil vs Titan Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Mullein Weevil | Titan Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cionus thapsus | Acrophylla titan |
| Order | Coleoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Curculionidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 3-4.5 mm | 160-260 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Oceania |
| 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.
Titan Stick Insect
One of the longest stick insects in Australia and among the longest insects in the world. Females can reach over 250 mm in body length with legs extended to nearly half a meter.
Did You Know?
Female titan stick insects drop their eggs from the treetops to the forest floor below, where they may take over two years to hatch.