Geranium Bronze vs Peafowl Feather Louse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Geranium Bronze | Peafowl Feather Louse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cacyreus marshalli | Goniodes pavonis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Phthiraptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Philopteridae |
| Size | 18-23 mm wingspan | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Gardens |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Native to South Africa; invasive in Mediterranean Europe | South Asia, Worldwide in captive populations |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Peafowl Feather Louse
A large chewing louse found on peafowl and pheasants. It feeds on feather material and can damage the ornamental plumage of peacocks.
Did You Know?
Heavy infestations can damage the spectacular tail feathers that peacocks depend on for courtship displays.