Dock Leaf Weevil vs Melon Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dock Leaf Weevil | Melon Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhinoncus pericarpius | Thrips palmi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Thripidae |
| Size | 2.5-3.5 mm | 1.0-1.3 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Leaf Miners | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Asia, Oceania, North America, South America |
| 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.
Melon Thrips
A pale yellow thrips and serious pest of cucurbits and solanaceous crops. It is a quarantine pest in many countries.
Did You Know?
Melon thrips is listed as a quarantine pest in the European Union due to its destructive potential.