Knapweed Gall Weevil vs Boxer Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Knapweed Gall Weevil | Boxer Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bangasternus fausti | Otomantis scutigera |
| Order | Coleoptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Curculionidae | Hymenopodidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Central Asia | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Knapweed Gall Weevil
A weevil that induces galls in knapweed flower heads. Larvae develop inside the enlarged flower buds. Used in biological control of invasive knapweeds in North America.
Did You Know?
Released in North America as biocontrol for invasive spotted knapweed, which costs ranchers millions annually.
Boxer Mantis
A small African mantis named for its habit of rapidly striking with its raptorial forelegs in a boxing-like manner. It has distinctive banded legs and a compact body.
Did You Know?
Boxer mantises strike at prey with some of the fastest foreleg movements of any mantis species, snatching tiny fruit flies from the air with extraordinary precision.