Blackberry Leaf Miner vs Uncompahgre Fritillary Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blackberry Leaf Miner | Uncompahgre Fritillary Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Metallus pumilus | Boloria acrocnema |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 3-4 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Blackberry Leaf Miner
A tiny, dark metallic sawfly whose larvae create blotch mines in blackberry and raspberry leaves. Mined areas turn brown and papery.
Did You Know?
Despite their tiny size, heavy infestations can mine nearly every leaf on a blackberry bush, significantly reducing fruit yield.
Uncompahgre Fritillary Butterfly
A small alpine butterfly found only above 3900 m in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. It was not discovered until 1978.
Did You Know?
Climate change is pushing its alpine habitat ever higher, leaving it with nowhere to go.