Puerto Rican Harlequin Butterfly vs Peach Twig Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Puerto Rican Harlequin Butterfly | Peach Twig Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Atlantea tulita | Anarsia lineatella |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Gelechiidae |
| Size | 35-45 mm wingspan | 12-16 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Orchards |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Puerto Rico | North America, Europe, Central Asia |
| Conservation | Endangered | Not Evaluated |
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.
Peach Twig Borer
A small gray moth whose larvae bore into new shoots and developing fruits of stone fruit trees. It is a key pest in peach and almond orchards.
Did You Know?
Overwintering larvae create small shelters called hibernacula in the crotches of tree branches.