Mitchell's Satyr Butterfly vs Rice Stem Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mitchell's Satyr Butterfly | Rice Stem Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neonympha mitchellii mitchellii | Scirpophaga incertulas |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Crambidae |
| Size | 3.5-4.5 cm wingspan | 20-25 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Wetlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | United States | South Asia (India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan) |
| 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.
Rice Stem Borer
A small white moth whose larvae bore into rice stems, causing the devastating symptoms known as 'dead heart' in vegetative stage and 'white ear' in reproductive stage. It is one of the most serious pests of rice in Asia.
Did You Know?
A single larva can destroy an entire rice tiller by boring into the stem and feeding on internal tissue from the inside out.