Mitchell's Satyr Butterfly vs Citrus Whitefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mitchell's Satyr Butterfly | Citrus Whitefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neonympha mitchellii mitchellii | Dialeurodes citri |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Aleyrodidae |
| Size | 3.5-4.5 cm wingspan | 1-2 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Orchards |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | United States | Asia (native), North America, Europe, Africa (introduced) |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Mitchell's Satyr Butterfly
A small brown butterfly with distinctive eyespots found in calcareous fens of the Great Lakes region. Fewer than 20 populations remain.
Did You Know?
It is so rare that many of its remaining colonies are kept secret to protect them from collectors.
Citrus Whitefly
A small white-winged whitefly that is a common pest of citrus trees. Adults gather on the undersides of leaves, and heavy infestations promote sooty mold growth from honeydew.
Did You Know?
It was one of the first insects to be successfully controlled by classical biological control, using the parasitoid wasp Encarsia lahorensis imported from Asia.