Dock Leaf Weevil vs Giant Palm Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dock Leaf Weevil | Giant Palm Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhinoncus pericarpius | Dinapate wrightii |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Bostrichidae |
| Size | 2.5-3.5 mm | 40-52 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Leaf Miners | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Southwestern United States, Mexico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Dock Leaf Weevil
A small grey-brown weevil found on dock and sorrel plants. Larvae mine inside dock stems. One of several weevil species associated with dock plants.
Did You Know?
Part of a community of six or more weevil species that share dock plants, each exploiting a different plant part.
Giant Palm Borer
One of the largest bostrichid beetles, with a cylindrical body adapted for boring into palm trunks. Larvae take years to develop.
Did You Know?
Its larval development can take 10 years or more inside a palm trunk before adults emerge.