Geranium Bronze vs Chinese Sinentomid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Geranium Bronze | Chinese Sinentomid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cacyreus marshalli | Sinentomon erythranum |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Protura |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Sinentomidae |
| Size | 18-23 mm wingspan | 1.5-2.0 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Native to South Africa; invasive in Mediterranean Europe | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Geranium Bronze
A small dull brown butterfly with a distinctive white fringe and thin tail that has become a major pest of cultivated geraniums in Europe. Its larvae bore into geranium buds and stems.
Did You Know?
Since its accidental introduction to Majorca in 1990, it has spread across most of southern Europe.
Chinese Sinentomid
A rare proturan discovered in Chinese soil that represents a unique family within the order. It has abdominal spiracles not found in other proturan families.
Did You Know?
The discovery of this species in 1959 required the creation of an entirely new family of proturans.