Pecan Weevil vs Panda Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pecan Weevil | Panda Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Curculio caryae | Euspinolia militaris |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Mutillidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Eastern and Southern United States | South America |
| 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.
Panda Ant
Not actually an ant but a wingless wasp. Named for its black and white panda-like coloring. Females have an extremely painful sting despite their cute appearance.
Did You Know?
Despite its adorable panda-like markings, this insect delivers one of the most painful stings of any velvet wasp — Chilean locals call it the killer ant.