South American Weevil vs Giant Blue Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South American Weevil | Giant Blue Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhinostomus barbirostris | Papilio zalmoxis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm | 140-170 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, Trinidad, Central America | West and Central Africa (Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, DRC, Ghana) |
| 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.
Giant Blue Swallowtail
One of the largest and most spectacular butterflies in Africa, with a wingspan exceeding 150 mm. The wings are brilliant pale blue with dark margins. It is a powerful flier that inhabits the canopy of primary rainforests.
Did You Know?
This magnificent butterfly rarely descends below 20 meters, spending most of its life soaring through the forest canopy.