Arctic Tiger Moth vs Brazilian Eucalyptus Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arctic Tiger Moth | Brazilian Eucalyptus Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Grammia quenseli | Deuteronomus amoenus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Pergidae |
| Size | 34-44 mm wingspan | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Arctic Russia, Alaska, northern Canada, alpine Europe | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Arctic Tiger Moth
A striking moth with black and cream striped forewings and orange-red hindwings with black spots. The hairy caterpillar is black with reddish bands. Adults are active during the brief Arctic and alpine summer.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar's dark coloration allows it to bask in the sun and raise its body temperature well above the ambient Arctic air temperature.
Brazilian Eucalyptus Sawfly
A medium-sized pergid sawfly that attacks eucalyptus plantations in South America. Larvae are gregarious and can cause significant defoliation in commercial plantings.
Did You Know?
Pergidae is the most diverse sawfly family in the Southern Hemisphere, contrasting with Tenthredinidae which dominates in the north.