Ivory-Spotted Dung Beetle vs Cabbage Stem Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ivory-Spotted Dung Beetle | Cabbage Stem Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euoniticellus pallipes | Ceutorhynchus pallidactylus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 2.5-3.5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Africa, introduced to Australia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ivory-Spotted Dung Beetle
A small, pale brown tunneling dung beetle with ivory-colored legs. Native to Africa, it has been introduced to several countries as a biological control agent. It is especially efficient in warm, dry climates.
Did You Know?
This tiny beetle can compete with much larger species by arriving first and tunneling quickly beneath fresh dung.
Cabbage Stem Weevil
A grey weevil that mines inside brassica stems. Larvae tunnel through stems causing weakening. One of several Ceutorhynchus species affecting oilseed rape.
Did You Know?
Larval tunneling weakens plant stems to the point where they may snap in windy conditions.