Bogong Moth vs Silver-green Leaf Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bogong Moth | Silver-green Leaf Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agrotis infusa | Phyllobius argentatus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 40-50 mm wingspan | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Europe |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Bogong Moth
A migratory moth that aestivates in alpine caves in enormous aggregations.
Did You Know?
Aboriginal Australians have harvested them as a high-fat food source for millennia.
Silver-green Leaf Weevil
A beautiful green and gold weevil found on the foliage of deciduous trees and shrubs. Covered in round iridescent scales. A common spring and early summer species.
Did You Know?
Each tiny iridescent scale on its body acts as a miniature diffraction grating, creating the green metallic color.