Figwort Weevil vs Feathered Thorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Figwort Weevil | Feathered Thorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cionus scrophulariae | Colotois pennaria |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 40-50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Figwort Weevil
A globular weevil with checkerboard black and white patterning found on figwort and mullein. Larvae feed externally on leaves in mucous cocoons. A strikingly patterned species.
Did You Know?
Larvae spin external mucous cocoons on the leaf surface, looking like small glistening droplets.
Feathered Thorn
An autumn-flying moth with warm orange-brown wings and males bearing dramatically feathered antennae. It flies late in the year when few other moths are active.
Did You Know?
Males use their enormous feathered antennae to detect female pheromones on cold autumn nights.