Toadflax Seed Weevil vs Round-bodied Scydmaenine
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Toadflax Seed Weevil | Round-bodied Scydmaenine |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnetron antirrhini | Scydmaenus tarsatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 1-2 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| 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.
Round-bodied Scydmaenine
A minute, convex rove beetle of the subfamily Scydmaeninae with a distinctively constricted waist between thorax and abdomen. It is a specialized predator of armored mites in forest soil.
Did You Know?
This tiny beetle has evolved specialized mandibles that can crack open the heavily armored shells of oribatid mites, prey that most other predators cannot exploit.