Cabbage Stem Weevil vs Rhinoceros Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cabbage Stem Weevil | Rhinoceros Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceutorhynchus pallidactylus | Heliocopris dominus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 2.5-3.5 mm | 35-50 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Rhinoceros Dung Beetle
A large nocturnal dung beetle found in the forests of Southeast Asia. It constructs enormous brood balls from elephant dung.
Did You Know?
Its brood balls can be the size of a tennis ball, among the largest of any dung beetle.