South American Wattle Sawfly vs Paris Peacock
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South American Wattle Sawfly | Paris Peacock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arge pullata | Papilio paris |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Argidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 90-120 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southern Africa | South and Southeast Asia, southern China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
South American Wattle Sawfly
A shiny black argid sawfly that feeds on wattle (Acacia) trees. Larvae are green with dark dorsal markings and can cause significant defoliation.
Did You Know?
This species is one of the relatively few argid sawflies found in Africa, where the family is less diverse than in other continents.
Paris Peacock
A magnificent large swallowtail with velvety black wings bearing a large iridescent blue-green patch on each hindwing that changes color with viewing angle. It frequents forest canopies.
Did You Know?
The shimmering blue-green patch on the hindwing is produced by nanoscale concavities in the wing scales that act like tiny mirrors.