Nut Weevil vs Small-eyed Sphinx Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nut Weevil | Small-eyed Sphinx Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Curculio nucum | Paonias myops |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 45-65 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Nut Weevil
A small weevil with a slender, downward-curved snout used to bore into hazelnuts. The larva feeds inside the nut before dropping to the ground to pupate.
Did You Know?
A tiny round hole in a hazelnut shell is the exit point of the fully grown larva.
Small-eyed Sphinx Moth
A pinkish-brown sphinx moth whose hindwings bear a small blue eyespot ringed in black and yellow. It relies on camouflage at rest but flashes the eyespot when threatened.
Did You Know?
The species name 'myops' means 'short-sighted,' a reference to its notably small hindwing eyespot.