Club-horned Sawfly vs Malachite Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Club-horned Sawfly | Malachite Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Abia sericea | Siproeta stelenes |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cimbicidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | Wingspan 85-100mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Orchards |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, British Isles | North America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Club-horned Sawfly
A striking metallic green sawfly found across Europe. Adults visit flowers while larvae feed on honeysuckle and scabious. One of the smaller cimbicid sawflies.
Did You Know?
Adults have distinctive clubbed antennae that distinguish them from other sawflies.
Malachite Butterfly
A large butterfly with striking black and brilliant malachite green patterning on both wing surfaces. It has a slow graceful flight.
Did You Know?
Unlike most butterflies it feeds primarily on rotting fruit and bird droppings rather than flower nectar.