Horse Chestnut Leaf-miner vs Spotted Jezebel
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Horse Chestnut Leaf-miner | Spotted Jezebel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cameraria ohridella | Delias aganippe |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Gracillariidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 7-8 mm wingspan | 5-6 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Originally Balkans, now across Europe | 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.
Spotted Jezebel
A boldly patterned butterfly with black-bordered white wings and red-spotted undersides. It is the most widespread Delias species in Australia.
Did You Know?
It is the only Australian jezebel butterfly found in arid inland regions.