Toadflax Seed Weevil vs Spanish Fly Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Toadflax Seed Weevil | Spanish Fly Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gymnetron antirrhini | Berberomeloe majalis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Meloidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 30-70mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
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.
Spanish Fly Beetle
A huge wingless blister beetle with a massively swollen red and black banded abdomen. The largest European meloid.
Did You Know?
One of the largest beetle species in Europe with a body so heavy it resembles a fat caterpillar more than a beetle.