Pine Weevil vs European Wheat Stem Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pine Weevil | European Wheat Stem Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hylobius abietis | Cephus pygmeus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Cephidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 8-10 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Pine Weevil
A dark brown weevil with patches of golden scales that is a major pest of young conifer plantations. Adults girdle the bark of seedlings, killing them.
Did You Know?
A single adult can kill multiple young conifer trees in one season by stripping rings of bark from their stems.
European Wheat Stem Sawfly
A stem-boring sawfly pest of wheat and other cereals throughout Europe and western Asia. It has also established in parts of North America.
Did You Know?
Solid-stemmed wheat varieties were bred specifically to resist stem sawfly larval boring.