Toadflax Stem Weevil vs Clara's Satin Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Toadflax Stem Weevil | Clara's Satin Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mecinus janthinus | Thalaina clara |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 40-50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern Australia, Tasmania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Toadflax Stem Weevil
A dark metallic blue-purple weevil that feeds on toadflax species. Successfully used as a biological control agent for invasive Dalmatian toadflax in North America.
Did You Know?
Released in North America as biological control, where it has successfully suppressed invasive Dalmatian toadflax.
Clara's Satin Moth
An Australian moth with satiny white wings marked with orange bands. Found in eastern Australia and Tasmania. Caterpillars feed on acacia foliage.
Did You Know?
The satiny sheen of the wings gives this moth an almost luminous quality when seen in Australian bush at night.