Scotch Argus vs Elm Leafminer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scotch Argus | Elm Leafminer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Erebia aethiops | Fenusa ulmi |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 40-48 mm wingspan | 2.5-4 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Scotch Argus
A dark brown butterfly with russet-orange bands containing eyespots, found in northern grasslands and light woodland. It flies in a bouncing manner close to the ground.
Did You Know?
In Britain, it is confined to Scotland and a single colony in the Lake District surviving since the last ice age.
Elm Leafminer
A sawfly whose larvae mine between the upper and lower surfaces of elm leaves. Mines appear as blotchy brown patches on foliage.
Did You Know?
Each larva creates a single blotch mine that can expand to cover half the leaf.