Sinai Baton Blue vs Woolly Alder Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sinai Baton Blue | Woolly Alder Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudophilotes sinaicus | Eriocampa ovata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 1-1.5 cm wingspan | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Egypt | Europe, introduced to North America |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
Sinai Baton Blue
The smallest butterfly in the world by wingspan, found only in the Sinai Peninsula. It depends on a single plant species, Sinai thyme.
Did You Know?
Its entire world range covers less than 5 square kilometers of mountainous desert.
Woolly Alder Sawfly
A small, dark sawfly whose larvae are covered in a white, woolly, waxy secretion. The larvae feed on the underside of alder leaves.
Did You Know?
The white waxy covering on the larva closely resembles woolly aphids, a possible case of defensive mimicry.