Arctic Weevil vs Arctic Ringlet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arctic Weevil | Arctic Ringlet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Otiorhynchus arcticus | Erebia disa |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 34-42 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Arctic Scandinavia, northern Russia, Svalbard, Iceland | Scandinavia, Siberia, Northern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Arctic Weevil
A small, dark, flightless weevil with a short broad snout and rough-textured elytra. Adults are nocturnal and hide under stones during the day. Larvae feed on plant roots in tundra soil.
Did You Know?
Being flightless, this weevil relies entirely on walking to disperse, which means isolated Arctic populations can be genetically distinct.
Arctic Ringlet
A dark brown ringlet butterfly of arctic and alpine bogs. It flies low over sedge tussocks in a slow, bobbing flight pattern.
Did You Know?
It has a two-year life cycle in the Arctic, with larvae overwintering twice.