Maize Weevil vs Grey Bush-Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Maize Weevil | Grey Bush-Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sitophilus zeamais | Platycleis albopunctata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 2-4mm | 16-22 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Grasslands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Africa, Asia, North America, South America, Europe, Oceania | Western and Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Maize Weevil
A small dark brown weevil with four reddish spots on its elytra. It is one of the most destructive stored grain pests worldwide.
Did You Know?
A single female can lay over 400 eggs in grain kernels and infestations can destroy entire harvests in storage.
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.