Uncompahgre Fritillary Butterfly vs Boll Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Uncompahgre Fritillary Butterfly | Boll Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Boloria acrocnema | Anthonomus grandis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 3-4 cm wingspan | 4-8 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | United States | North America, Central America |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Uncompahgre Fritillary Butterfly
A small alpine butterfly found only above 3900 m in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. It was not discovered until 1978.
Did You Know?
Climate change is pushing its alpine habitat ever higher, leaving it with nowhere to go.
Boll Weevil
A small grayish-brown weevil with a long curved snout used to bore into cotton bolls. It devastated the American cotton industry in the early 20th century.
Did You Know?
The boll weevil caused such economic destruction that it inadvertently forced Southern farmers to diversify their crops, ultimately benefiting some communities.