Black Vine Weevil vs Marbled Minor
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Vine Weevil | Marbled Minor |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Otiorhynchus sulcatus | Oligia strigilis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 24-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Underground |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, introduced worldwide | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Black Vine Weevil
A dull black, flightless weevil that is a serious pest of ornamental plants. Adults feed at night, leaving characteristic notches on leaf margins.
Did You Know?
Nearly all individuals are female, reproducing by parthenogenesis without mating.
Marbled Minor
A small, cryptically marked moth that is extremely variable in pattern. Part of a complex of similar-looking species that can only be reliably separated by dissection.
Did You Know?
Part of a notoriously difficult species complex where three species look almost identical.