Toadflax Seed Weevil vs Meadow Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Toadflax Seed Weevil | Meadow Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnetron antirrhini | Conocephalus brevipennis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Meadows |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Toadflax Seed Weevil
A small dark weevil that develops inside the seed capsules of toadflax and snapdragon plants. Larvae consume developing seeds. Part of the biological control program for invasive toadflax.
Did You Know?
Larvae can destroy up to 90% of seeds in a toadflax capsule, significantly reducing plant reproduction.
Meadow Katydid
A small short-winged katydid found in moist meadows and bog margins.
Did You Know?
Females insert eggs into plant stems with a curved sword-shaped ovipositor.