Pear Leaf-curling Midge vs Mitchell's Satyr Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pear Leaf-curling Midge | Mitchell's Satyr Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dasineura pyri | Neonympha mitchellii mitchellii |
| Order | Diptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cecidomyiidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 1-2 mm | 3.5-4.5 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, introduced to North America and Australia | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Pear Leaf-curling Midge
A minute gall midge whose larvae cause pear leaves to roll tightly inward along their margins. Multiple generations can occur per year, progressively damaging pear tree foliage.
Did You Know?
The larvae manipulate plant growth hormones to force leaves to curl around them, creating a protective shelter.
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.