Steppe Mole Cricket vs Black Vine Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Steppe Mole Cricket | Black Vine Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gryllotalpa stepposa | Otiorhynchus sulcatus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Gryllotalpidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 35-45 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Gardens |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern Europe, Central Asia | Europe, introduced worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Steppe Mole Cricket
A mole cricket of the Eurasian steppe belt distinguished from other European species by its song and chromosome number. It inhabits drier habitats than most mole crickets.
Did You Know?
It can only be reliably distinguished from the European mole cricket by analyzing the pulse rate of its calling song.
Black Vine Weevil
A dull black, flightless weevil that is a serious pest of ornamental plants. Adults feed at night, leaving characteristic notches on leaf margins.
Did You Know?
Nearly all individuals are female, reproducing by parthenogenesis without mating.