Madeira Longhorn vs Plantain Gall Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Madeira Longhorn | Plantain Gall Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leptura aurulenta | Mecinus pyraster |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 15-26 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Gall Makers |
| Regions | Mediterranean Europe, Atlantic France, Macaronesia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Madeira Longhorn
A large flower longhorn with rusty-orange elytra and a black head and pronotum. Found in forests around the Mediterranean and Atlantic Europe. Larvae develop over 3-5 years in dead wood of oaks and chestnuts.
Did You Know?
This species has been found on Madeira Island, giving rise to its common name, though it occurs widely across southern Europe.
Plantain Gall Weevil
A small cylindrical weevil that causes stem galls on plantain. Larvae develop inside swollen plant stems. An inconspicuous but very common species.
Did You Know?
Causes distinctive swellings on plantain stems that are easy to find even when the tiny weevil itself is not visible.