Pine Shoot Moth vs Puerto Rican Harlequin Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pine Shoot Moth | Puerto Rican Harlequin Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhyacionia buoliana | Atlantea tulita |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tortricidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 18-24 mm wingspan | 35-45 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America (introduced) | Puerto Rico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Pine Shoot Moth
A small bright orange moth with silver-grey crosslines on the forewings. Its larvae bore into the terminal shoots of young pine trees, causing deformity.
Did You Know?
Attacked trees develop a characteristic 'posthorn' bend from the distorted leader shoot.
Puerto Rican Harlequin Butterfly
A small endangered butterfly endemic to Puerto Rico with orange and black checkered wings. It inhabits moist limestone forests in the northern karst region.
Did You Know?
Fewer than a few hundred individuals are believed to remain in the wild.