Botany Bay Diamond Weevil vs Mountain Ladybird
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Botany Bay Diamond Weevil | Mountain Ladybird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysolopus spectabilis | Coccinella quinquepunctata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Coccinellidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Australia | Europe, Northern 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.
Mountain Ladybird
A five-spotted ladybird commonly found in alpine meadows and mountain pastures. It is an active predator of aphids on alpine plants.
Did You Know?
Massive aggregations of this species have been observed on mountain summits during migration.