Knapweed Gall Weevil vs Grey Bush-Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Knapweed Gall Weevil | Grey Bush-Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bangasternus fausti | Platycleis albopunctata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 16-22 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Central Asia | Western and Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Knapweed Gall Weevil
A weevil that induces galls in knapweed flower heads. Larvae develop inside the enlarged flower buds. Used in biological control of invasive knapweeds in North America.
Did You Know?
Released in North America as biocontrol for invasive spotted knapweed, which costs ranchers millions annually.
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.