Toadflax Seed Weevil vs Malagasy Rover Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Toadflax Seed Weevil | Malagasy Rover Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnetron antirrhini | Tetramorium kelleri |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Toadflax Seed Weevil
A small dark weevil that develops inside the seed capsules of toadflax and snapdragon plants. Larvae consume developing seeds. Part of the biological control program for invasive toadflax.
Did You Know?
Larvae can destroy up to 90% of seeds in a toadflax capsule, significantly reducing plant reproduction.
Malagasy Rover Ant
A small, dark brown ant with rugose sculpture on the head and thorax. It is part of a massive endemic radiation of Tetramorium in Madagascar.
Did You Know?
Madagascar harbors 113 endemic Tetramorium species, one of the most spectacular ant radiations on any island.