Pine White vs African Fig Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pine White | African Fig Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neophasia menapia | Ceratosolen capensis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Agaonidae |
| Size | 42-52 mm wingspan | 1-3 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Western North America | Southern Africa, East Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pine White
Delicate white butterfly with black forewing veins. Uniquely among pierids, larvae feed on conifer needles rather than broadleaf plants.
Did You Know?
Periodic population explosions can defoliate large stands of ponderosa pine forest.
African Fig Wasp
A tiny wasp with an obligate mutualistic relationship with African fig trees. Females enter figs through a narrow opening to pollinate and lay eggs.
Did You Know?
Each fig species has its own specific fig wasp pollinator, making them one of nature's most precise co-evolutionary partnerships.