Cabbage Seed Weevil vs Eye Gnat
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cabbage Seed Weevil | Eye Gnat |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceutorhynchus obstrictus | Liohippelates pusio |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Chloropidae |
| Size | 2.5-3 mm | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Southern United States, Central America, Caribbean |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cabbage Seed Weevil
A small grey weevil that is a major pest of oilseed rape. Larvae feed inside seed pods, consuming developing seeds. Causes significant economic losses across Europe.
Did You Know?
Entry holes made by egg-laying females also allow the larvae of the brassica pod midge to enter, compounding damage.
Eye Gnat
A tiny, shiny black fly attracted to eye and wound secretions of humans and animals. It is a suspected mechanical vector of bacterial conjunctivitis and yaws in tropical regions. Its persistent swarming around the face makes it an extremely annoying pest in agricultural areas.
Did You Know?
These flies are so strongly attracted to eye secretions that they will persistently return to a person's face even after being brushed away dozens of times.