Large Rose Sawfly vs Canary Islands Blue Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Rose Sawfly | Canary Islands Blue Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arge pagana | Cyclyrius webbianus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Argidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm (adult) | 22-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Canary Islands |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Large Rose Sawfly
A conspicuous sawfly whose larvae skeletonize rose leaves in gardens and parks. Adults are stout and black with an orange abdomen.
Did You Know?
Larvae curl into an S-shape when disturbed and drop from the leaf as a defense mechanism.
Canary Islands Blue Butterfly
A small endemic blue butterfly found on the Canary Islands. Males have bright violet-blue upperwings and females are browner.
Did You Know?
It is the only representative of its genus and is entirely restricted to the Canary archipelago.