Cabbage Stem Weevil vs Canary Islands Admiral Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cabbage Stem Weevil | Canary Islands Admiral Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceutorhynchus pallidactylus | Vanessa vulcania |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 2.5-3.5 mm | 55-65 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Canary Islands, Madeira |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cabbage Stem Weevil
A grey weevil that mines inside brassica stems. Larvae tunnel through stems causing weakening. One of several Ceutorhynchus species affecting oilseed rape.
Did You Know?
Larval tunneling weakens plant stems to the point where they may snap in windy conditions.
Canary Islands Admiral Butterfly
An endemic butterfly closely related to the red admiral, found in the Canary Islands and Madeira. It has darker coloring with brighter orange-red bands.
Did You Know?
It was long considered a subspecies of the red admiral before being elevated to full species status.