Figwort Weevil vs Mitchell's Satyr Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Figwort Weevil | Mitchell's Satyr Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cionus scrophulariae | Neonympha mitchellii mitchellii |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 3.5-4.5 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Figwort Weevil
A globular weevil with checkerboard black and white patterning found on figwort and mullein. Larvae feed externally on leaves in mucous cocoons. A strikingly patterned species.
Did You Know?
Larvae spin external mucous cocoons on the leaf surface, looking like small glistening droplets.
Mitchell's Satyr Butterfly
A small brown butterfly with distinctive eyespots found in calcareous fens of the Great Lakes region. Fewer than 20 populations remain.
Did You Know?
It is so rare that many of its remaining colonies are kept secret to protect them from collectors.