Nettle Root Weevil vs Tailed Jay
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nettle Root Weevil | Tailed Jay |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllobius virideaeris | Graphium agamemnon |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | Wingspan 80-100mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Asia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Nettle Root Weevil
A bright green-scaled weevil found on nettles and other vegetation in spring. Extremely common but the scales wear off with age revealing black cuticle. Adults chew leaf edges.
Did You Know?
Fresh specimens are brilliant metallic green, but old worn individuals look like completely different black beetles.
Tailed Jay
A fast-flying black swallowtail butterfly covered with spots of green or blue-green. It rarely settles and is constantly in motion.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few butterflies that flaps its wings even while feeding on flowers never fully stopping.