Grey Bush-Cricket vs Toadflax Seed Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Grey Bush-Cricket | Toadflax Seed Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platycleis albopunctata | Gymnetron antirrhini |
| Order | Orthoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 16-22 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Farmland |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Western and Southern Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Grey Bush-Cricket
A cryptic grey-brown bush-cricket of dry coastal grasslands and chalky hillsides in Europe. It sings a brief, staccato burst of clicks during warm afternoons.
Did You Know?
Its range in Britain is entirely coastal, restricted to warm south-facing cliff tops and undercliff grasslands.
Toadflax Seed Weevil
A small dark weevil that develops inside the seed capsules of toadflax and snapdragon plants. Larvae consume developing seeds. Part of the biological control program for invasive toadflax.
Did You Know?
Larvae can destroy up to 90% of seeds in a toadflax capsule, significantly reducing plant reproduction.