Dock Leaf Weevil vs Saratoga Spittlebug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dock Leaf Weevil | Saratoga Spittlebug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhinoncus pericarpius | Aphrophora saratogensis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Aphrophoridae |
| Size | 2.5-3.5 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Leaf Miners | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Saratoga Spittlebug
A spittlebug that is a serious pest of young red pine plantations in North America. Its feeding causes branch dieback and tree mortality.
Did You Know?
Outbreaks in pine plantations have killed thousands of young trees, making it a significant forestry pest.