Chinese Windmill vs Agave Snout Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chinese Windmill | Agave Snout Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Atrophaneura alcinous | Scyphophorus acupunctatus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | Wingspan 75-100mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia | Mexico, Southwestern United States, Mediterranean (invasive) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Chinese Windmill
A dark swallowtail butterfly with crimson patches on the hindwings and a slow fluttering flight. The body is red indicating toxicity.
Did You Know?
Its slow fluttering flight resembles a windmill and advertises its toxicity acquired from poisonous aristolochia plants.
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.