Plantain Gall Weevil vs Sunflower Maggot Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Plantain Gall Weevil | Sunflower Maggot Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mecinus pyraster | Strauzia longipennis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Tephritidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Leaf Miners |
| Regions | Europe | 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.
Sunflower Maggot Fly
A picture-winged fruit fly whose larvae mine the stems of sunflowers. Adults have attractive amber-patterned wings.
Did You Know?
Despite being common, it rarely causes economic damage to commercial sunflower crops.