Cabbage Stem Weevil vs Namib Fog Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cabbage Stem Weevil | Namib Fog Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceutorhynchus pallidactylus | Stenocara gracilipes |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Tenebrionidae |
| Size | 2.5-3.5 mm | 15-20 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cabbage Stem Weevil
A grey weevil that mines inside brassica stems. Larvae tunnel through stems causing weakening. One of several Ceutorhynchus species affecting oilseed rape.
Did You Know?
Larval tunneling weakens plant stems to the point where they may snap in windy conditions.
Namib Fog Beetle
A darkling beetle that harvests drinking water from coastal fog in the Namib Desert. It tilts its body into the wind so condensation runs down its shell into its mouth.
Did You Know?
This beetles shell has hydrophilic bumps surrounded by hydrophobic troughs — fog collects on the bumps and rolls to its mouth. This inspired new water-harvesting technologies.