Fungus Weevil vs Cecropia Moth

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Fungus Weevil Cecropia Moth
Scientific Name Platyrhinus resinosus Hyalophora cecropia
Order Coleoptera Lepidoptera
Family Anthribidae Saturniidae
Size 8-15 mm Wingspan 110-160mm
Habitat Woodlands Woodlands
Diet Fungus Feeders Herbivores
Regions Europe North America
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Fungus Weevil

A broad-nosed weevil with mottled brown and white patterning resembling tree bark. It is associated with fungus-infected deadwood.

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Did You Know?

Males have antennae nearly as long as their entire body.

Cecropia Moth

The largest native moth in North America with reddish-brown wings bearing white comma-shaped marks and crescent eyespots. It has a red and white banded body.

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Did You Know?

Males can detect a single molecule of female pheromone from up to 11 kilometers away using their enormous feathery antennae.