Common Mime vs European Pine Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Mime | European Pine Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio clytia | Neodiprion sertifer |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Diprionidae |
| Size | 80-100 mm wingspan | 7-10 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos) | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Common Mime
A polymorphic swallowtail butterfly that exists in two main forms: one mimicking the toxic Common Crow and the other mimicking the Blue Tiger. Both forms lack the typical swallowtail tails.
Did You Know?
The two distinct forms are controlled by a single genetic switch, making it one of the best examples of genetic polymorphism in butterflies.
European Pine Sawfly
A common defoliator of pines in Europe and an invasive pest in North America. Larvae feed gregariously on older needles of various pine species.
Did You Know?
A nuclear polyhedrosis virus naturally controls its populations and is used as a biopesticide.