Gladiolus Thrips vs Cabbage Seed Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gladiolus Thrips | Cabbage Seed Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thrips simplex | Ceutorhynchus obstrictus |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Thripidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 1.2-1.5 mm | 2.5-3 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Africa, Europe, North America, South America, Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Gladiolus Thrips
A specialist pest of gladiolus and related plants, causing silvery streaking on leaves and flower damage. It can survive in stored gladiolus corms.
Did You Know?
Gladiolus thrips can persist through winter by hiding in stored gladiolus bulbs, reinfesting new plantings the following season.
Cabbage Seed Weevil
A small grey weevil that is a major pest of oilseed rape. Larvae feed inside seed pods, consuming developing seeds. Causes significant economic losses across Europe.
Did You Know?
Entry holes made by egg-laying females also allow the larvae of the brassica pod midge to enter, compounding damage.