Asian Comma Butterfly vs Bordered Rose Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Asian Comma Butterfly | Bordered Rose Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polygonia c-aureum | Arge cyanocrocea |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Argidae |
| Size | 45-55 mm wingspan | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan/Korea | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Asian Comma Butterfly
Known as 'ki-tataha' in Japanese, this butterfly has distinctively jagged wing edges that provide excellent camouflage among dead leaves. A white or silver comma mark on the hindwing underside gives it its name.
Did You Know?
When this butterfly closes its wings, it looks exactly like a dead leaf, providing near-perfect camouflage against predators.
Bordered Rose Sawfly
A compact sawfly with a striking combination of an orange body and metallic blue-black wings. Larvae are green with orange heads and feed on rose leaves.
Did You Know?
This species is sometimes confused with its relative Arge ochropus, but can be distinguished by its blue-tinged rather than purple-tinged wings.