Silver-green Leaf Weevil vs Fan-foot Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silver-green Leaf Weevil | Fan-foot Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllobius argentatus | Zanclognatha tarsipennalis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 26-32 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Silver-green Leaf Weevil
A beautiful green and gold weevil found on the foliage of deciduous trees and shrubs. Covered in round iridescent scales. A common spring and early summer species.
Did You Know?
Each tiny iridescent scale on its body acts as a miniature diffraction grating, creating the green metallic color.
Fan-foot Moth
A subtle brown moth with fan-shaped palps and delicate wing markings. Found in woodland where dead leaves accumulate. Larvae feed on dead leaves on the woodland floor.
Did You Know?
The males have distinctive enlarged fan-shaped labial palps that give this moth its common name.