Pecan Weevil vs Great Mullein Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pecan Weevil | Great Mullein Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Curculio caryae | Cionus thapsus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 3-4.5 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Grasslands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern and Southern United States | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pecan Weevil
A brown weevil with a long snout that is a significant pest of pecan and hickory trees. Larvae develop inside the nuts over several weeks.
Did You Know?
Its larvae remain underground in a resting state for up to three years before finally pupating.
Great Mullein Weevil
A small rounded weevil found exclusively on great mullein plants. Similar to the figwort weevil but associated with different host plants. Larvae are external feeders in mucous cocoons.
Did You Know?
Each larva lives inside its own slimy mucous cocoon attached to the mullein leaf surface.