Plantain Gall Weevil vs Snailcase Bagworm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Plantain Gall Weevil | Snailcase Bagworm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mecinus pyraster | Apterona helicoidella |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Psychidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | Case about 5-6 mm; male wingspan 10 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia Minor, introduced to North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Plantain Gall Weevil
A small cylindrical weevil that causes stem galls on plantain. Larvae develop inside swollen plant stems. An inconspicuous but very common species.
Did You Know?
Causes distinctive swellings on plantain stems that are easy to find even when the tiny weevil itself is not visible.
Snailcase Bagworm
A tiny bagworm moth whose larva builds a coiled, snail-shell-shaped case from silk and sand grains. It reproduces entirely by parthenogenesis in most of its range.
Did You Know?
Males are almost never found; most populations consist entirely of females reproducing without mating.