Spruce Budworm vs Red-banded Hairstreak
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spruce Budworm | Red-banded Hairstreak |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Choristoneura fumiferana | Calycopis cecrops |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tortricidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 20-28 mm wingspan | 22-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Red-banded Hairstreak
Small dark butterfly with a prominent red-orange postmedian band on the underside. Hindwings bear false head pattern with tails.
Did You Know?
Its larvae are detritivores, uniquely feeding on decomposing fallen leaves rather than live foliage.