Club-horned Sawfly vs Owl Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Club-horned Sawfly | Owl Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Abia sericea | Caligo memnon |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cimbicidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | Wingspan 120-160mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, British Isles | South America, North 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.
Owl Butterfly
A very large tropical butterfly with enormous owl-eye patterns on the underside of its hindwings. The uppersides are deep blue-purple.
Did You Know?
The large eyespots on its underwings closely resemble the face of a screech owl which startles would-be predators.