Socotra Island Blue Butterfly vs Silver Birch Web-Spinning Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Socotra Island Blue Butterfly | Silver Birch Web-Spinning Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Azanus socotranus | Pamphilius sylvaticus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Pamphiliidae |
| Size | 20-25 mm wingspan | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Socotra Island | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Socotra Island Blue Butterfly
A small blue butterfly endemic to Socotra Island in the Indian Ocean. Males have bright blue upperwings while females are brown.
Did You Know?
Socotra's extreme isolation has produced many unique species found nowhere else on Earth.
Silver Birch Web-Spinning Sawfly
A flat-bodied sawfly with long filiform antennae and a broad head. Larvae roll or fold birch leaves with silk and feed within the shelters.
Did You Know?
The flattened body shape of pamphiliid sawflies is an adaptation that allows adults to squeeze into tight spaces in leaf litter and bark crevices.