Black Vine Weevil vs Mole Cricket with Four Dots
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Vine Weevil | Mole Cricket with Four Dots |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Otiorhynchus sulcatus | Neoscapteriscus abbreviatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Gryllidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 19-25 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, introduced worldwide | Southeastern United States, South America, Caribbean |
| 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.
Mole Cricket with Four Dots
A short-winged mole cricket-like species from South America that has invaded the southeastern United States. Despite its small size it can damage turf grasses.
Did You Know?
Unlike most mole crickets, its shortened wings mean it is flightless and can only spread by walking through the soil.