Cherry Blossom Weevil vs Giant Peacock Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cherry Blossom Weevil | Giant Peacock Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anthonomus rectirostris | Saturnia pyri |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 120-160 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan/Korea | Southern Europe, North Africa, Middle East |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cherry Blossom Weevil
A small weevil that feeds on cherry blossoms in Japan, emerging in spring to coincide with sakura season. Females lay eggs in flower buds, where larvae develop inside the developing cherry fruit.
Did You Know?
This weevil's life cycle is perfectly synchronized with cherry blossom season, emerging just as the buds begin to open each spring.
Giant Peacock Moth
Europe's largest moth, with a wingspan up to 16 cm and prominent eyespots on all four wings. Its brown-gray wings are bordered with white and feature a distinctive dark comma-shaped mark.
Did You Know?
Jean-Henri Fabre used the giant peacock moth in his famous pheromone experiments in the 1870s, demonstrating that male moths could locate females from great distances by scent alone.