White-letter Hairstreak vs Scentless Plant Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White-letter Hairstreak | Scentless Plant Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Satyrium w-album | Jadera haematoloma |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Rhopalidae |
| Size | Wingspan 26-30mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Woodlands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Southern United States, Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
White-letter Hairstreak
A small dark butterfly with a distinctive W-shaped white line on the hindwing underside. Breeds on elm.
Did You Know?
Has declined dramatically due to Dutch elm disease destroying its food plant across Europe.
Scentless Plant Bug
A red-eyed black and red bug that forms enormous aggregations on golden rain trees and other soapberry family plants. Despite its common name, it belongs to the scentless plant bug family. It is completely harmless to humans and structures.
Did You Know?
Populations feeding on different host plants have evolved different beak lengths matched to seed size, providing a textbook example of rapid natural selection.