Great Mullein Weevil vs Herald Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Mullein Weevil | Herald Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cionus thapsus | Scoliopteryx libatrix |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 3-4.5 mm | 40-46 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Caves |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Great Mullein Weevil
A small rounded weevil found exclusively on great mullein plants. Similar to the figwort weevil but associated with different host plants. Larvae are external feeders in mucous cocoons.
Did You Know?
Each larva lives inside its own slimy mucous cocoon attached to the mullein leaf surface.
Herald Moth
A distinctive moth with scalloped wing edges and orange patches that hibernates in caves, cellars, and outbuildings. One of the first moths to be seen each spring. Adults resemble dead leaves.
Did You Know?
Often hibernates in caves alongside bats, and can survive freezing temperatures during winter.