Canary Islands Admiral Butterfly vs Twisted-Winged Parasitoid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Canary Islands Admiral Butterfly | Twisted-Winged Parasitoid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vanessa vulcania | Elenchus tenuicornis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Strepsiptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Elenchidae |
| Size | 55-65 mm wingspan | 1-3 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Parasites |
| Regions | Canary Islands, Madeira | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Canary Islands Admiral Butterfly
An endemic butterfly closely related to the red admiral, found in the Canary Islands and Madeira. It has darker coloring with brighter orange-red bands.
Did You Know?
It was long considered a subspecies of the red admiral before being elevated to full species status.
Twisted-Winged Parasitoid
A minute strepsipteran that parasitizes planthoppers of the family Delphacidae. Males have fan-shaped hind wings and raspberry-like compound eyes unique among insects.
Did You Know?
Strepsiptera have unique compound eyes with far fewer but much larger individual lenses than any other insect, resembling a cluster of berries.