Lemon-tree Borer Parasite vs Nut Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lemon-tree Borer Parasite | Nut Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diachasmimorpha longicaudata | Curculio nucum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Braconidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 4-7 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands, Central America, Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Lemon-tree Borer Parasite
A parasitoid of fruit fly larvae that has been released worldwide for biological control of tephritid pests. Females locate host larvae concealed inside ripening fruit using their long ovipositors.
Did You Know?
She can pierce through the rind of a mango or guava to deposit an egg directly onto a fruit fly maggot inside.
Nut Weevil
A small weevil with a slender, downward-curved snout used to bore into hazelnuts. The larva feeds inside the nut before dropping to the ground to pupate.
Did You Know?
A tiny round hole in a hazelnut shell is the exit point of the fully grown larva.