Steel-blue Woodwasp vs Bright-eyed Ringlet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Steel-blue Woodwasp | Bright-eyed Ringlet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sirex cyaneus | Erebia oeme |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Siricidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 12–28 mm | 32-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Alps, Carpathians, Balkans |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Steel-blue Woodwasp
A metallic blue woodwasp native to Europe that breeds in fir and spruce. It is closely related to the more destructive Sirex noctilio.
Did You Know?
Unlike its relative Sirex noctilio, this species rarely causes significant economic damage to forestry.
Bright-eyed Ringlet
A dark brown ringlet with prominent white-pupiled eyespots. It frequents damp, grassy slopes in subalpine and alpine zones.
Did You Know?
Its bright eyespots likely serve to startle predatory birds.