Spruce Budworm vs Duke of Burgundy
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spruce Budworm | Duke of Burgundy |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Choristoneura fumiferana | Hamearis lucina |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tortricidae | Riodinidae |
| Size | 20-28 mm wingspan | 29-34 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern (declining regionally) |
Spruce Budworm
A small mottled grey-brown moth that is the most destructive forest pest in North America. Outbreaks can kill millions of hectares of spruce and fir forest.
Did You Know?
A single outbreak in the 1970s-80s damaged more timber than all forest fires in Canada combined.
Duke of Burgundy
A small, chequered brown and orange butterfly and Europe's only member of the metalmark family. It has declined significantly due to habitat loss.
Did You Know?
Despite its common name suggesting a fritillary, it belongs to an entirely different family.