Cattle Biting Louse vs Botany Bay Diamond Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cattle Biting Louse | Botany Bay Diamond Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bovicola bovis | Chrysolopus spectabilis |
| Order | Phthiraptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Trichodectidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 1.5-2 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cattle Biting Louse
A chewing louse that infests cattle worldwide, causing irritation and economic losses in livestock. Infestations worsen in winter when cattle have thick coats.
Did You Know?
Winter infestations of this louse can cause cattle to rub and scratch so intensely that they damage fences and lose significant weight.
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.