Clover Seed Weevil vs Twisted-Winged Parasitoid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Clover Seed Weevil | Twisted-Winged Parasitoid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tychius picirostris | Elenchus tenuicornis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Strepsiptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Elenchidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 1-3 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Parasites |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Clover Seed Weevil
A small, densely scaled weevil that feeds on clover seeds. Larvae develop inside individual seed pods. An important pest of clover seed production.
Did You Know?
Each larva develops inside a single clover seed, consuming it entirely before pupating.
Twisted-Winged Parasitoid
A minute strepsipteran that parasitizes planthoppers of the family Delphacidae. Males have fan-shaped hind wings and raspberry-like compound eyes unique among insects.
Did You Know?
Strepsiptera have unique compound eyes with far fewer but much larger individual lenses than any other insect, resembling a cluster of berries.