Alpine Weevil vs Mariana Eight-spot Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alpine Weevil | Mariana Eight-spot Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Otiorhynchus morio | Hypolimnas octocula marianensis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 5-7 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Alps, Central Europe | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Alpine Weevil
A large, black flightless weevil of alpine and subalpine zones. It feeds on roots and leaves of low-growing mountain plants.
Did You Know?
Being flightless, isolated mountain populations have diverged into many local forms.
Mariana Eight-spot Butterfly
A butterfly subspecies endemic to the Mariana Islands in the western Pacific. It has suffered from habitat destruction and invasive species.
Did You Know?
The brown tree snake, an invasive predator, has devastated many native species on Guam including this butterfly.