Boll Weevil vs Subarctic Dart Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Boll Weevil | Subarctic Dart Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anthonomus grandis | Agrotis gelida |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 4-8 mm | 32-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America, Central America | Alaska, northern Canada, subarctic Siberia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Subarctic Dart Moth
A medium-sized moth with dark grayish-brown forewings marked with kidney and orbicular spots. It flies in midsummer across subarctic tundra. Larvae are typical cutworms that feed on low-growing tundra vegetation.
Did You Know?
The larvae spend the harsh Arctic winter frozen in the soil, resuming feeding for only a few weeks each summer.