Boll Weevil vs Malabar Large White
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Boll Weevil | Malabar Large White |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anthonomus grandis | Pieris brassicae mahometana |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 4-8 mm | 55-65 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America, Central America | Western Ghats, India |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Boll Weevil
A small grayish-brown weevil with a long curved snout used to bore into cotton bolls. It devastated the American cotton industry in the early 20th century.
Did You Know?
The boll weevil caused such economic destruction that it inadvertently forced Southern farmers to diversify their crops, ultimately benefiting some communities.
Malabar Large White
A rare subspecies of the Large White butterfly endemic to the Western Ghats of India. Found only in high-altitude forests. Threatened by habitat degradation.
Did You Know?
A high-altitude relict population isolated in the Western Ghats since the last ice age.