Pine White vs Coral Hairstreak
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pine White | Coral Hairstreak |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neophasia menapia | Satyrium titus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 42-52 mm wingspan | 25-32 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Western North America | Southern Canada and most of the United States except the deep south |
| 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.
Coral Hairstreak
A tailless hairstreak butterfly with a row of bright coral-red spots along the hindwing margin. Its brown wings lack the delicate tails typical of other hairstreaks.
Did You Know?
Unlike most hairstreaks, it completely lacks tail-like extensions on its hindwings.