South American Weevil vs Canary Islands Admiral Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South American Weevil | Canary Islands Admiral Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhinostomus barbirostris | Vanessa vulcania |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm | 55-65 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, Trinidad, Central America | Canary Islands, Madeira |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
South American Weevil
A large black weevil with a very long, slender rostrum used for boring into palm trunks. It is an important pest of coconut and oil palms.
Did You Know?
Its snout can be nearly as long as the rest of its body, making it one of the most proportionally long-snouted weevils.
Canary Islands Admiral Butterfly
An endemic butterfly closely related to the red admiral, found in the Canary Islands and Madeira. It has darker coloring with brighter orange-red bands.
Did You Know?
It was long considered a subspecies of the red admiral before being elevated to full species status.