Figwort Weevil vs Sallow Kitten
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Figwort Weevil | Sallow Kitten |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cionus scrophulariae | Furcula furcula |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Notodontidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 30-37 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| 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.
Sallow Kitten
A small, fluffy white moth with delicate grey markings. Named for its resemblance to a small cat. Larvae have tail filaments like the puss moth. Found near willow and sallow.
Did You Know?
A diminutive relative of the puss moth, whose caterpillars share the same tail-whipping defensive behavior.