Horse Chestnut Leaf-miner vs New Zealand Yellow Admiral
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Horse Chestnut Leaf-miner | New Zealand Yellow Admiral |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cameraria ohridella | Vanessa itea |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Gracillariidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 7-8 mm wingspan | 45-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Originally Balkans, now across Europe | Oceania (New Zealand, also Australia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Horse Chestnut Leaf-miner
A tiny moth that has devastated horse chestnut trees across Europe since its discovery in 1985. Larvae mine inside leaves causing brown blotches. Spread with extraordinary speed across the continent.
Did You Know?
Spread across the entire European continent in just 20 years, one of the fastest insect invasions ever recorded.
New Zealand Yellow Admiral
A native New Zealand butterfly closely related to the red admiral but featuring prominent yellow-orange patches on its wings. It is widespread across both islands and is a common garden visitor. Adults are strong fliers and may occasionally migrate.
Did You Know?
Yellow admirals are one of the few New Zealand butterflies that occasionally make trans-Tasman crossings between Australia and New Zealand.