Swaine Jack Pine Sawfly vs Violet Copper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Swaine Jack Pine Sawfly | Violet Copper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neodiprion swainei | Lycaena helle |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Diprionidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 24-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern Canada, northeastern United States | Northern and central Europe, Siberia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Swaine Jack Pine Sawfly
A pine sawfly with strongly pectinate male antennae and sawfly females that are stouter and paler. Larvae are olive green with lighter stripes and feed on jack pine.
Did You Know?
Major outbreaks have historically defoliated millions of hectares of jack pine in Quebec, though populations crash when viral diseases sweep through colonies.
Violet Copper
A tiny butterfly whose males display a vivid violet-purple sheen over coppery-orange wings. It is one of Europe's rarest and most localised coppers.
Did You Know?
It is so rare in western Europe that individual colonies receive specific conservation management plans.