Apple Sawfly vs Silver-striped Hawk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Apple Sawfly | Silver-striped Hawk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hoplocampa testudinea | Hippotion celerio |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 6-7 mm | 60-80 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, introduced to North America | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Rwanda) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Apple Sawfly
A small brown-and-yellow sawfly that is a significant pest of apple orchards. Larvae bore into developing apples, leaving characteristic ribbon-like scars on the fruit surface.
Did You Know?
A single larva can destroy three to four developing fruits by boring through them, leaving a trail of frass-filled tunnels.
Silver-striped Hawk Moth
A medium-sized hawk moth with olive-brown forewings and bright pink hindwings, featuring silver stripes along the body. It is a powerful migrant found throughout the tropics.
Did You Know?
Its caterpillars have prominent eyespots that make them look like small snakes to deter predators.