Large White vs South American Eucalyptus Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large White | South American Eucalyptus Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pieris brassicae | Lophyrotoma zonalis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Pergidae |
| Size | 58-63 mm wingspan | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa | Australia, invasive in South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Large White
A common white butterfly with black wingtips and one or two black spots on the forewing. Its green-yellow caterpillars are a major agricultural pest of brassica crops.
Did You Know?
The caterpillars sequester mustard oils from their food plants and can spray these noxious chemicals at attacking predators.
South American Eucalyptus Sawfly
A dark-bodied pergid sawfly that has become a significant pest of eucalyptus plantations in South America. Larvae are gregarious and can cause severe defoliation.
Did You Know?
This Australian native became a major pest after eucalyptus was widely planted in South America, far from its natural enemies.