Western Spruce Budworm vs Cruiser Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Western Spruce Budworm | Cruiser Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Choristoneura occidentalis | Vindula dejone |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tortricidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 22-28 mm wingspan | 80-100 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Borneo, Sulawesi, Philippines) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Western Spruce Budworm
A major defoliator of Douglas-fir and true firs in western North America. Repeated defoliation leads to growth loss and tree mortality.
Did You Know?
Fire suppression has increased susceptibility of western forests to budworm outbreaks.
Cruiser Butterfly
A large butterfly with warm orange wings marked with black spots and lines. Males are bright tawny-orange while females are paler with more elaborate brown and white patterning.
Did You Know?
Males often patrol river courses and forest clearings with a powerful cruising flight, hence the common name.