Silver-green Leaf Weevil vs Macedonian Grayling
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silver-green Leaf Weevil | Macedonian Grayling |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllobius argentatus | Pseudochazara cingovskii |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 4-5 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | North Macedonia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
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.
Macedonian Grayling
A rare grayling butterfly found only on a few limestone hillsides in North Macedonia. It flies low over rocky ground in midsummer.
Did You Know?
Its total known range covers less than 10 square kilometers of stony hillside.