Juniper Hairstreak vs Red-belted Clearwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Juniper Hairstreak | Red-belted Clearwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Callophrys gryneus | Synanthedon myopaeformis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Sesiidae |
| Size | 22-30 mm wingspan | 18–24 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Orchards |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern and central United States wherever red cedar grows | Europe, Western Asia, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Juniper Hairstreak
A small green hairstreak butterfly with intricate white line patterns on its hindwing underside. Its bright green underside provides camouflage among cedar foliage.
Did You Know?
Its caterpillar perfectly matches the green of cedar foliage and is nearly impossible to spot among the needles.
Red-belted Clearwing
A clearwing moth with a distinctive red band around its abdomen. Larvae bore beneath the bark of apple and other fruit trees.
Did You Know?
Adults are active in bright sunshine and visit flowers freely, looking nothing like a typical moth.