Great Mullein Weevil vs Titan Longhorn Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Mullein Weevil | Titan Longhorn Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cionus thapsus | Phoracantha tricuspis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 3-4.5 mm | 18-28 mm body length |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Australia |
| 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.
Titan Longhorn Beetle
A large longhorn beetle with brown coloring and three-pronged elytral spines at the tips. It attacks drought-stressed eucalyptus trees.
Did You Know?
Like its relative P. semipunctata, it has also spread to eucalyptus plantations on other continents.