Mitchell's Satyr Butterfly vs Pine Processionary
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mitchell's Satyr Butterfly | Pine Processionary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neonympha mitchellii mitchellii | Thaumetopoea pityocampa |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Notodontidae |
| Size | 3.5-4.5 cm wingspan | 36-42 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | United States | Southern Europe, North Africa, Middle East |
| 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.
Pine Processionary
A grey moth whose caterpillars march in long nose-to-tail processions between their silk nests and feeding sites. The larvae's urticating hairs cause severe allergic reactions.
Did You Know?
Jean-Henri Fabre once tricked a procession into following itself in a circle for seven days without stopping.