Reunion Day Gecko Beetle vs Cereal Leaf Miner Parasite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Reunion Day Gecko Beetle | Cereal Leaf Miner Parasite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cratopus murinus | Dacnusa sibirica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Braconidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Reunion Island | Europe, Asia, Worldwide in greenhouses |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Reunion Day Gecko Beetle
A drab brownish weevil endemic to Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean. It is a common herbivore found on both native and cultivated plants.
Did You Know?
It occasionally damages fruit crops on Reunion, where it is locally considered a pest.
Cereal Leaf Miner Parasite
A small dark braconid wasp used commercially to control leaf miner flies in greenhouses. It locates host larvae by detecting their feeding trails inside leaves.
Did You Know?
It can distinguish between parasitized and unparasitized leaf miners, avoiding hosts already claimed by another wasp.