Gulf Fritillary vs Eucalyptus Psyllid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gulf Fritillary | Eucalyptus Psyllid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dione vanillae | Blastopsylla occidentalis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Aphalaridae |
| Size | 60-95 mm wingspan | 1.5-2 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America, Central America, South America | Australia, Africa, South America, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Gulf Fritillary
Bright orange wings with black markings above and elongated silver spots below. Despite its name, it belongs to the passion-vine butterfly subfamily.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars are bright orange with black spines to warn predators of chemicals from passion vines.
Eucalyptus Psyllid
An Australian psyllid that has become invasive in eucalyptus plantations worldwide. Nymphs produce distinctive white lerps on leaves.
Did You Know?
It spread to every continent where eucalyptus is planted within just two decades.