Hessian Fly vs Pine Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hessian Fly | Pine Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mayetiola destructor | Hylobius abietis |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cecidomyiidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Cosmopolitan - originally Eurasia, now worldwide | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Hessian Fly
A tiny dark gall midge that is one of the most destructive pests of wheat and barley worldwide. Adults resemble small dark mosquitoes and live for only a few days.
Did You Know?
Named after Hessian soldiers in the American Revolution who supposedly brought it to North America in straw bedding.
Pine Weevil
A dark brown weevil with patches of golden scales that is a major pest of young conifer plantations. Adults girdle the bark of seedlings, killing them.
Did You Know?
A single adult can kill multiple young conifer trees in one season by stripping rings of bark from their stems.