Striped Ladybird vs Great Mullein Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Striped Ladybird | Great Mullein Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Myzia oblongoguttata | Cionus thapsus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Coccinellidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 6-8mm | 3-4.5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Striped Ladybird
A large distinctive ladybird with cream streaks on a brown background. It lives exclusively in conifer trees.
Did You Know?
One of the most distinctively patterned European ladybirds with elongated cream markings instead of round spots.
Great Mullein Weevil
A small rounded weevil found exclusively on great mullein plants. Similar to the figwort weevil but associated with different host plants. Larvae are external feeders in mucous cocoons.
Did You Know?
Each larva lives inside its own slimy mucous cocoon attached to the mullein leaf surface.