Plantain Gall Weevil vs Snouted Harvester Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Plantain Gall Weevil | Snouted Harvester Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mecinus pyraster | Trinervitermes geminatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Curculionidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | Workers 3-4 mm, soldiers 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | West Africa (Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Snouted Harvester Termite
A nasute termite common in West African savannas that harvests dry grass in large foraging columns. Soldiers defend the colony with a chemical spray from their pointed nasus.
Did You Know?
Foraging columns of this species can strip a patch of grassland bare overnight during peak activity.