Alpine Weevil vs Waterlily Borer Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alpine Weevil | Waterlily Borer Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Otiorhynchus morio | Elophila gyralis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Crambidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 18-24 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Alps, Central Europe | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Waterlily Borer Moth
A small pale brown moth with wavy dark lines across its wings. Its larvae are aquatic, living underwater in cases made from fragments of waterlily leaves.
Did You Know?
The larvae breathe underwater using modified gills and never surface until they are ready to pupate.