Island Marble Butterfly vs Spangle Gall Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Island Marble Butterfly | Spangle Gall Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euchloe ausonides insulanus | Neuroterus quercusbaccarum |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Cynipidae |
| Size | 3-4 cm wingspan | 1.5–2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | United States | Europe |
| Conservation | Endangered | Not Evaluated |
Island Marble Butterfly
A small white butterfly with green marbled undersides found only on San Juan Island, Washington. It was presumed extinct for 90 years before rediscovery in 1998.
Did You Know?
When rediscovered, it was initially mistaken for the common Sara orangetip butterfly.
Spangle Gall Wasp
A tiny gall wasp that produces flat, disc-shaped spangle galls on the undersides of oak leaves. It alternates between two distinct gall forms across generations.
Did You Know?
A single oak leaf may carry over a hundred spangle galls, yet the tree suffers minimal harm.