Cabbage Stem Weevil
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Cabbage Stem Weevil
Ceutorhynchus pallidactylus
The Cabbage Stem Weevil is a small bug that loves to munch on cabbage and other plants. It has a long snout and tiny legs, making it look quite unique!
Habitat: Gardens
Appearance
The Cabbage Stem Weevil is a small, oval-shaped beetle, typically dull black or dark grey, often appearing dusty due to fine scales. It has a characteristic long, slender snout (rostrum) that extends forward from its head, making it distinctly a weevil.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderColeopteraFamilyCurculionidaeGenusCeutorhynchus
Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
It can play dead when scared, freezing perfectly still to trick predators!
Its babies live completely hidden inside plant stems, safe from most dangers!
They are not picky, munching on cabbage, broccoli, and even mustard plants!
Weevils use their long snouts like a tiny drill to make perfect holes!
Special abilities
Ability
Stealthy Egg Layer
Cabbage Stem Weevil can lay its eggs inside plant stems, providing a safe, hidden nursery for its young to develop.
Ability
Plant Puncher Snout
Cabbage Stem Weevil has a long, slender snout that helps them bore into plant tissues to feed and lay eggs.
Ability
Chemical Compass
Cabbage Stem Weevil can detect specific chemical signals from brassica plants, helping them find their preferred food sources.
Measurements & details
- Size
- 2.5-3.5 mm
- Lifespan
- 30-90 days
- Leg Count
- 6
Diet & Feeding
These tiny beetles munch on the stems and leaves of cabbage, broccoli, and other leafy greens.
Age differences: Larvae feed exclusively inside plant stems; adults feed externally on leaves and stems.
Primary Foods
- Brassica oleracea var. capitata
- Brassica oleracea var. italica
- Brassica napus
- Raphanus sativus
- Sinapis alba
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
depends on
Cabbage
Brassica oleracea
Primary host plant for feeding and reproduction.
depends on
Oilseed Rape
Brassica napus
Important host plant in agricultural settings.
eaten by
House Sparrow
Passer domesticus
Common bird that preys on small insects.
eaten by
European Ground Beetle
Pterostichus melanarius
Ground beetles are generalist predators of soil-dwelling insects.
Traits
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Miniature
Pertaining to species that are significantly smaller than typical or average for their kind.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
It's best to look at bugs like this from a distance and not touch them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Cabbage Stem Weevil?
2.5-3.5 mm
How long does Cabbage Stem Weevil live?
30-90 days
What does Cabbage Stem Weevil eat?
These tiny beetles munch on the stems and leaves of cabbage, broccoli, and other leafy greens.
Where is Cabbage Stem Weevil usually found?
Gardens
How does Cabbage Stem Weevil hunt?
Foraging
How many legs does Cabbage Stem Weevil have?
6
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