Spicebush Swallowtail vs Blackberry Leaf Miner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spicebush Swallowtail | Blackberry Leaf Miner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio troilus | Metallus pumilus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | Wingspan 90-130mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spicebush Swallowtail
A dark swallowtail butterfly with blue-green hindwing scaling and orange spots. Its caterpillar has large false eyespots making it resemble a small snake.
Did You Know?
The young caterpillar mimics a bird dropping while the older caterpillar switches to mimicking a green tree snake.
Blackberry Leaf Miner
A tiny, dark metallic sawfly whose larvae create blotch mines in blackberry and raspberry leaves. Mined areas turn brown and papery.
Did You Know?
Despite their tiny size, heavy infestations can mine nearly every leaf on a blackberry bush, significantly reducing fruit yield.