Trinidad Morpho Butterfly vs Balsam Fir Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Trinidad Morpho Butterfly | Balsam Fir Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Morpho achilles trinidadensis | Neodiprion abietis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Diprionidae |
| Size | 95-110 mm wingspan | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Trinidad | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Trinidad Morpho Butterfly
A subspecies of morpho butterfly found in Trinidad with bright blue iridescent wings. It flies in forest clearings and along rivers.
Did You Know?
Its blue color is structural, produced by nanoscale ridges on the wing scales rather than pigment.
Balsam Fir Sawfly
A boreal sawfly whose dark green larvae with lighter stripes feed on balsam fir needles. Periodic outbreaks can cause significant defoliation in fir forests.
Did You Know?
Outbreaks of this species often follow those of the spruce budworm, as the already stressed trees are more susceptible to additional defoliation.