Angle Shades vs Dusky Birch Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Angle Shades | Dusky Birch Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phlogophora meticulosa | Croesus latitarsus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 45-52 mm wingspan | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, western Asia, North Africa | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Angle Shades
A moth with uniquely crumpled wings in olive, pink, and brown that perfectly resemble a dead leaf. It can be found in every month of the year in mild climates.
Did You Know?
Its wings naturally fold into angular creases at rest, enhancing its dead-leaf camouflage.
Dusky Birch Sawfly
A medium-sized sawfly with an orange abdomen and black head and thorax. Larvae are yellowish-green with dark spots and feed in rows along the edges of birch leaves.
Did You Know?
The larvae feed in a distinctive edge-to-edge pattern, consuming the leaf blade while leaving the midrib intact like a fishbone.