Nettle-tree Butterfly vs Figwort Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nettle-tree Butterfly | Figwort Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Libythea celtis | Cionus scrophulariae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | Wingspan 40-50mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Nettle-tree Butterfly
A medium butterfly with angular wings and an extremely long snout formed by elongated palps. Its wings are dark brown with orange patches.
Did You Know?
Its elongated palps give it the longest snout of any European butterfly making it instantly recognizable.
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.