Figwort Weevil vs Aquatic Pygmy Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Figwort Weevil | Aquatic Pygmy Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cionus scrophulariae | Scelimena producta |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Tetrigidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Figwort Weevil
A globular weevil with checkerboard black and white patterning found on figwort and mullein. Larvae feed externally on leaves in mucous cocoons. A strikingly patterned species.
Did You Know?
Larvae spin external mucous cocoons on the leaf surface, looking like small glistening droplets.
Aquatic Pygmy Grasshopper
A remarkable semi-aquatic pygmy grasshopper with paddle-like hind legs used for swimming. It dives and swims underwater to feed on aquatic algae.
Did You Know?
It is one of the very few grasshoppers in the world that can swim underwater, using its flattened hind legs as paddles.