Arctic Woolly Bear Caterpillar Moth vs African Sugarcane Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arctic Woolly Bear Caterpillar Moth | African Sugarcane Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gynaephora rossii | Eldana saccharina |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Pyralidae |
| Size | 28-38 mm wingspan | 20-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Wetlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Canadian Arctic, Alaska, northern Siberia | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Arctic Woolly Bear Caterpillar Moth
A close relative of the Greenland woolly bear, this moth has pale gray wings and a densely furred body. The caterpillar is covered in long dark hairs and freezes solid each winter. Adults have reduced mouthparts.
Did You Know?
This moth's caterpillar is parasitized at very high rates by ichneumon wasps, which may extend its already decade-long development even further.
African Sugarcane Borer
The most important pest of sugarcane in sub-Saharan Africa. Larvae bore into sugarcane stalks, reducing sugar content and yield.
Did You Know?
It originally fed on indigenous wetland grasses before switching to cultivated sugarcane.