Hazel Sawfly vs Zegris eupheme
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hazel Sawfly | Zegris eupheme |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Croesus septentrionalis | Zegris eupheme |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 8-10 mm | 4-5 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Spain, Turkey, Central Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Hazel Sawfly
A medium-sized sawfly with an orange abdomen and dark thorax. The bluish-green larvae with black heads feed gregariously on hazel, birch, and alder.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, the gregarious larvae raise their tails simultaneously in an S-shape, creating an intimidating group display to deter predators.
Zegris eupheme
A white butterfly with orange wingtip patches found in steppe grasslands from Spain to Central Asia. European populations have declined severely due to agriculture.
Did You Know?
In Spain, it is called the 'sooty orange tip' and is considered one of Europe's rarest pierid butterflies.