Green Nettle Weevil vs Sugarcane Woolly Aphid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Nettle Weevil | Sugarcane Woolly Aphid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllobius pomaceus | Ceratovacuna lanigera |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Aphididae |
| Size | 7-9 mm | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | South Asia (India, particularly Maharashtra and Karnataka; also Sri Lanka, Bangladesh) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Green Nettle Weevil
A bright metallic green weevil covered in iridescent scales, commonly found on nettles. The green scales wear off with age, revealing black cuticle beneath. Very common in spring.
Did You Know?
The brilliant green color is produced by tiny scales that gradually wear away, making old beetles look completely different.
Sugarcane Woolly Aphid
A small aphid covered in white woolly wax secretions that forms dense colonies on the undersides of sugarcane leaves. Heavy infestations reduce cane juice quality and sugar recovery in mills.
Did You Know?
A major outbreak of this pest devastated the Indian sugarcane crop in 2002-2004 before biological control with parasitoid wasps brought it under control.