Cabbage Stem Weevil vs Uncompahgre Fritillary Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cabbage Stem Weevil | Uncompahgre Fritillary Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceutorhynchus pallidactylus | Boloria acrocnema |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 2.5-3.5 mm | 3-4 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
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.
Uncompahgre Fritillary Butterfly
A small alpine butterfly found only above 3900 m in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. It was not discovered until 1978.
Did You Know?
Climate change is pushing its alpine habitat ever higher, leaving it with nowhere to go.