Pine Weevil vs Sudan Plague Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pine Weevil | Sudan Plague Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hylobius abietis | Aiolopus simulatrix |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Sudan Plague Locust
A slender grasshopper of the Sahel zone that occasionally reaches plague densities after good rains. It is an important crop pest in Sudan and neighboring countries.
Did You Know?
It can breed continuously as long as green vegetation is available, producing several generations per year.