Arctic Sawfly vs Venezuelan Poodle Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arctic Sawfly | Venezuelan Poodle Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amauronematus abnormis | Artace cribraria |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Lasiocampidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 25-35 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Arctic Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Arctic Canada, Alaska | Venezuela, Brazil, Colombia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Arctic Sawfly
A small, dark sawfly associated with willows in Arctic and subarctic regions. Females use their saw-like ovipositor to cut slits in willow leaves and stems for egg-laying. Larvae resemble caterpillars and feed openly on leaves.
Did You Know?
Arctic sawfly larvae can produce silk pads to anchor themselves to willow leaves during strong tundra winds.
Venezuelan Poodle Moth
A fuzzy white moth densely covered in hair-like scales giving it a woolly appearance. Its large black eyes and fluffy body gained it internet fame.
Did You Know?
It became a viral internet sensation in 2012 when a photograph taken in Venezuela's Gran Sabana region went viral.