Leaf-rolling Weevil vs Clara's Satin Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Leaf-rolling Weevil | Clara's Satin Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Attelabus nitens | Thalaina clara |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Attelabidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 4-6mm | 40-50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern Australia, Tasmania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Leaf-rolling Weevil
A small bright red weevil that cuts and rolls oak leaves into barrel-shaped cradles for its eggs with geometric precision.
Did You Know?
The leaf-rolling technique involves cuts following mathematically precise lines to create a perfect cylindrical roll.
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.