Striped Alder Sawfly vs Chalk Hill Blue
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Striped Alder Sawfly | Chalk Hill Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemichroa crocea | Polyommatus coridon |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 7-9 mm | Wingspan 33-40mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America, Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Striped Alder Sawfly
A brightly colored sawfly with an orange body and black markings on the thorax. Larvae are pale yellowish-green with dark dorsal stripes and feed on alder and birch.
Did You Know?
This species can reproduce both sexually and parthenogenetically, with unfertilized eggs developing into males.
Chalk Hill Blue
A large blue butterfly with silvery-blue males and brown females. Restricted to chalk and limestone grasslands.
Did You Know?
Males have an ethereal silvery-blue tone unique among European butterflies, visible in large numbers on chalk hills.