Toadflax Seed Weevil vs Melon Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Toadflax Seed Weevil | Melon Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnetron antirrhini | Thrips palmi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Thripidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 1.0-1.3 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Asia, Oceania, North America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Melon Thrips
A pale yellow thrips and serious pest of cucurbits and solanaceous crops. It is a quarantine pest in many countries.
Did You Know?
Melon thrips is listed as a quarantine pest in the European Union due to its destructive potential.