Queen Butterfly vs Scarlet-Bodied Pergid Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Queen Butterfly | Scarlet-Bodied Pergid Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Danaus gilippus | Perga kirbyi |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Pergidae |
| Size | 67-78 mm wingspan | 16-24 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southern USA, Central and South America | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Queen Butterfly
A close relative of the Monarch butterfly with similar orange coloring but darker. Found across the Americas. Like the Monarch, it sequesters toxic cardenolides from milkweed.
Did You Know?
A close cousin of the Monarch that is equally toxic but does not undertake the same famous migration.
Scarlet-Bodied Pergid Sawfly
A large, robustly built Australian sawfly with a bright scarlet to red-orange abdomen and dark head and thorax. Its spitfire larvae feed on eucalyptus in tight clusters.
Did You Know?
Adult females demonstrate rare parental care for an insect by guarding their egg batch and early-instar larvae on the eucalyptus leaf.