Thistle Gall Wasp vs Blind Ringlet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Thistle Gall Wasp | Blind Ringlet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Isocolus scabiosae | Erebia pharte |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cynipidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 mm | 28-34 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Meadows | Meadows |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Alps, Carpathians |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Thistle Gall Wasp
A minute gall-inducing wasp that forms swellings on knapweed flower heads. It has been studied as a potential biocontrol agent for invasive knapweeds.
Did You Know?
A single flower head can contain dozens of tiny gall chambers, each housing one larva.
Blind Ringlet
A small, dark ringlet butterfly with reduced or absent eyespots. It flies in damp alpine meadows during the short mountain summer.
Did You Know?
Its common name refers to its often pupil-less eyespots.