Great Mullein Weevil vs Elm Zigzag Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Mullein Weevil | Elm Zigzag Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cionus thapsus | Aproceros leucopoda |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Argidae |
| Size | 3-4.5 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | East Asia, invasive in Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Great Mullein Weevil
A small rounded weevil found exclusively on great mullein plants. Similar to the figwort weevil but associated with different host plants. Larvae are external feeders in mucous cocoons.
Did You Know?
Each larva lives inside its own slimy mucous cocoon attached to the mullein leaf surface.
Elm Zigzag Sawfly
A small, pale green sawfly of East Asian origin that has become invasive in Europe. Larvae create distinctive zigzag feeding patterns on elm leaves.
Did You Know?
This species reproduces entirely by parthenogenesis in its invasive range; males have never been found in Europe.