Botany Bay Diamond Weevil vs Green Silver-lines
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Botany Bay Diamond Weevil | Green Silver-lines |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysolopus spectabilis | Pseudoips prasinana |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Nolidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 33-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Australia | Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Botany Bay Diamond Weevil
A large weevil covered in brilliant pale green scales with black diamond-shaped patches. It was one of the first Australian insects described by European science.
Did You Know?
It was collected by Joseph Banks during Captain Cook's first voyage to Australia in 1770.
Green Silver-lines
A vivid bright-green moth with three diagonal white or silver lines across each forewing. It is one of the most beautiful small moths encountered at light traps.
Did You Know?
Unlike most green moths, its colour is relatively stable and does not fade quickly in museum collections.