Common Leopard vs Midge Gall Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Leopard | Midge Gall Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phalanta phalantha | Asphondylia sarothamni |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Cecidomyiidae |
| Size | 50-65 mm wingspan | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh) | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Leopard
A medium-sized tawny butterfly with black spots arranged in a leopard-like pattern across the wings. It has a rapid, gliding flight and is commonly seen sunbathing with wings spread open.
Did You Know?
This is one of the most adaptable butterflies in India, thriving equally well in remote forests and bustling city gardens.
Midge Gall Fly
A gall midge that induces pod-like galls on broom shrubs. Its larvae develop inside swollen seed pods alongside symbiotic fungi.
Did You Know?
It farms a symbiotic fungus inside the gall that provides food for its developing larva.