Toadflax Seed Weevil vs True Armyworm Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Toadflax Seed Weevil | True Armyworm Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnetron antirrhini | Mythimna unipuncta |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 35-45 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania |
| 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.
True Armyworm Moth
A tawny-brown moth with a single white dot on each forewing. Its larvae march in armies across fields, devastating cereal crops.
Did You Know?
Larvae travel in large groups across the ground like a marching army, hence the common name.