Cairns Birdwing vs Agave Snout Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cairns Birdwing | Agave Snout Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ornithoptera euphorion | Scyphophorus acupunctatus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | Wingspan 120-150mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Mexico, Southwestern United States, Mediterranean (invasive) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cairns Birdwing
Australias largest endemic butterfly with males displaying vivid green and black wings. Females are larger and brown with white markings.
Did You Know?
It is the largest butterfly in Australia and was nearly driven to extinction by introduced Dutchmans pipe vines which are toxic to its larvae.
Agave Snout Weevil
A large, black weevil that attacks agave and yucca plants by boring into the base. It can destroy entire agave plantations used for tequila production.
Did You Know?
Infestations of this weevil have threatened Mexico's tequila industry by killing the blue agave plants used to make the spirit.