Small Ranunculus vs Cabbage Stem Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Ranunculus | Cabbage Stem Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hecatera dysodea | Ceutorhynchus pallidactylus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 30-36 mm wingspan | 2.5-3.5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, western Asia, North Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Small Ranunculus
A subtly attractive moth with pale grey-green wings marked with intricate darker patterns. It was once rare in Britain but has expanded its range northward in recent decades.
Did You Know?
It is one of few moths whose caterpillars feed on cultivated lettuce, making it an occasional garden pest.
Cabbage Stem Weevil
A grey weevil that mines inside brassica stems. Larvae tunnel through stems causing weakening. One of several Ceutorhynchus species affecting oilseed rape.
Did You Know?
Larval tunneling weakens plant stems to the point where they may snap in windy conditions.