Mariana Eight-spot Butterfly vs Redheaded Pine Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mariana Eight-spot Butterfly | Redheaded Pine Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hypolimnas octocula marianensis | Neodiprion lecontei |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Diprionidae |
| Size | 5-7 cm wingspan | 6-8 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | United States | North America |
| Conservation | Endangered | Not Evaluated |
Mariana Eight-spot Butterfly
A butterfly subspecies endemic to the Mariana Islands in the western Pacific. It has suffered from habitat destruction and invasive species.
Did You Know?
The brown tree snake, an invasive predator, has devastated many native species on Guam including this butterfly.
Redheaded Pine Sawfly
The most widely distributed pine sawfly in eastern North America. Larvae can completely defoliate young pines, sometimes killing them.
Did You Know?
Larvae rear up in unison and regurgitate resinous fluid when disturbed as a group defense.