Dock Leaf Weevil vs Great Eggfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dock Leaf Weevil | Great Eggfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhinoncus pericarpius | Hypolimnas bolina |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 2.5-3.5 mm | 70-85 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Leaf Miners | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | South and Southeast Asia, Australia, Pacific Islands, Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dock Leaf Weevil
A small grey-brown weevil found on dock and sorrel plants. Larvae mine inside dock stems. One of several weevil species associated with dock plants.
Did You Know?
Part of a community of six or more weevil species that share dock plants, each exploiting a different plant part.
Great Eggfly
A striking tropical butterfly in which males are jet black with large iridescent white-blue spots. Females are variable and often mimic toxic danaid butterflies.
Did You Know?
Males are fiercely territorial, attacking birds, lizards, and even people who enter their patch.