Red Admiral vs Bean Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red Admiral | Bean Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vanessa atalanta | Acanthoscelides obtectus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 56-62 mm wingspan | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America, North Africa, Asia | Central America (native), cosmopolitan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red Admiral
A bold black butterfly with red-orange bands and white spots, commonly seen in gardens. It is a strong migrant and occasional overwinterer.
Did You Know?
In autumn it is strongly attracted to fermenting fallen fruit and can become intoxicated on the alcohol.
Bean Weevil
A small, mottled grayish-brown beetle with a compact, somewhat wedge-shaped body. It is a major stored-product pest that develops inside dried beans and other legume seeds.
Did You Know?
Multiple larvae can develop inside a single bean, and adults can fly directly to bean fields to infest crops before harvest.