Duke of Burgundy vs Dusky Birch Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Duke of Burgundy | Dusky Birch Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hamearis lucina | Croesus latitarsus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Riodinidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 29-34 mm wingspan | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern (declining regionally) | Least Concern |
Duke of Burgundy
A small, chequered brown and orange butterfly and Europe's only member of the metalmark family. It has declined significantly due to habitat loss.
Did You Know?
Despite its common name suggesting a fritillary, it belongs to an entirely different family.
Dusky Birch Sawfly
A medium-sized sawfly with an orange abdomen and black head and thorax. Larvae are yellowish-green with dark spots and feed in rows along the edges of birch leaves.
Did You Know?
The larvae feed in a distinctive edge-to-edge pattern, consuming the leaf blade while leaving the midrib intact like a fishbone.