Geranium Bronze vs Macedonian Grayling
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Geranium Bronze | Macedonian Grayling |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cacyreus marshalli | Pseudochazara cingovskii |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 18-23 mm wingspan | 4-5 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Native to South Africa; invasive in Mediterranean Europe | North Macedonia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
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.
Macedonian Grayling
A rare grayling butterfly found only on a few limestone hillsides in North Macedonia. It flies low over rocky ground in midsummer.
Did You Know?
Its total known range covers less than 10 square kilometers of stony hillside.