Irregular Weevil vs Lotis Blue Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Irregular Weevil | Lotis Blue Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Otiorhynchus sensitivus | Lycaeides argyrognomon lotis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 2-2.5 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Alps, Central Europe | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
Irregular Weevil
A flightless alpine weevil found on exposed mountain slopes. Adults emerge in summer to feed on low-growing alpine cushion plants.
Did You Know?
Its inability to fly has led to high genetic divergence between neighboring mountain ranges.
Lotis Blue Butterfly
A small blue butterfly historically found in sphagnum bog habitats in coastal Mendocino County, California. It has not been seen since 1983.
Did You Know?
Despite extensive searches, no living individuals have been found in over 40 years.