Rounded Metalmark vs Botany Bay Diamond Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rounded Metalmark | Botany Bay Diamond Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calephelis perditalis | Chrysolopus spectabilis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Riodinidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 20-26 mm wingspan | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | South Texas, northeastern Mexico | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Rounded Metalmark
A small reddish-brown metalmark with distinctly rounded wing margins and two rows of metallic silvery spots. It is found in subtropical scrublands near the Mexican border.
Did You Know?
It is so obscure that some populations were only discovered through targeted surveys of rare habitat in the Rio Grande Valley.
Botany Bay Diamond Weevil
A large weevil covered in brilliant pale green scales with black diamond-shaped patches. It was one of the first Australian insects described by European science.
Did You Know?
It was collected by Joseph Banks during Captain Cook's first voyage to Australia in 1770.