Baronia Swallowtail vs Woolly Alder Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Baronia Swallowtail | Woolly Alder Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Baronia brevicornis | Eriocampa ovata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 55-70 mm wingspan | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southwestern Mexico | Europe, introduced to North America |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Baronia Swallowtail
The most primitive living swallowtail butterfly, restricted to a small area of southwestern Mexico. A true living fossil representing a lineage over 50 million years old.
Did You Know?
The most primitive living papilionid butterfly, with a lineage stretching back over 50 million years.
Woolly Alder Sawfly
A small, dark sawfly whose larvae are covered in a white, woolly, waxy secretion. The larvae feed on the underside of alder leaves.
Did You Know?
The white waxy covering on the larva closely resembles woolly aphids, a possible case of defensive mimicry.