Botany Bay Diamond Weevil vs Pine Processionary
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Botany Bay Diamond Weevil | Pine Processionary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysolopus spectabilis | Thaumetopoea pityocampa |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Notodontidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 36-42 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Australia | Southern Europe, North Africa, Middle East |
| 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.
Pine Processionary
A grey moth whose caterpillars march in long nose-to-tail processions between their silk nests and feeding sites. The larvae's urticating hairs cause severe allergic reactions.
Did You Know?
Jean-Henri Fabre once tricked a procession into following itself in a circle for seven days without stopping.