Atlas Blue Butterfly vs Large Larch Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Atlas Blue Butterfly | Large Larch Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polyommatus atlanticus | Nematus erichsonii |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 25-32 mm wingspan | 8-10 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Not Evaluated |
Atlas Blue Butterfly
A small blue butterfly restricted to high-altitude cedar forests in Morocco.
Did You Know?
It survives at elevations above 1800 meters in North Africa.
Large Larch Sawfly
A gregarious defoliator of larch in European forests. Larvae feed in groups and can rapidly strip branches of needles.
Did You Know?
Defoliated larch trees produce a second flush of needles but suffer significant growth reduction.