Caterpillar Tachinid vs White Pine Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Caterpillar Tachinid | White Pine Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lydella thompsoni | Pissodes strobi |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasites | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Caterpillar Tachinid
A small gray parasitic fly that attacks European corn borer larvae. It was introduced to North America as a biological control agent.
Did You Know?
Females deposit live larvae rather than eggs directly onto the host caterpillar.
White Pine Weevil
A small, mottled brown weevil that attacks the leading shoots of spruce and pine trees. Damage causes trees to grow crooked, devaluing timber.
Did You Know?
By killing only the topmost leader shoot, it forces the tree to develop multiple competing tops, producing a characteristically forked trunk.