Turnip Sawfly vs Eighty-eight Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Turnip Sawfly | Eighty-eight Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Athalia rosae | Diaethria clymena |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | Wingspan 30-40mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Turnip Sawfly
A small orange and black sawfly whose larvae defoliate brassica crops.
Did You Know?
Larvae sequester glucosinolates from their food plants for chemical defense.
Eighty-eight Butterfly
A small butterfly with striking black and white markings on its underwings that clearly spell out the number 88 or 89.
Did You Know?
The number 88 pattern on its wings is so precise that it appears to have been printed making it one of the most photographed butterflies.