Japanese Maple Sawfly vs Canary Islands Brimstone Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Maple Sawfly | Canary Islands Brimstone Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megalodontes cephalotes | Gonepteryx cleobule |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pamphiliidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 55-65 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Meadows | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southern and Central Europe | Canary Islands |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Japanese Maple Sawfly
A colorful web-spinning sawfly with a large head, bright orange body, and distinctive long antennae. It is associated with umbelliferous plants in southern Europe.
Did You Know?
Despite its common association with umbellifers, this species belongs to a family mostly known for conifer and broadleaf tree feeders.
Canary Islands Brimstone Butterfly
A bright yellow butterfly endemic to the Canary Islands, larger than its European relatives. It is found in laurel forests at mid-elevation.
Did You Know?
Its leaf-shaped wings provide excellent camouflage when it rests with wings closed among foliage.