Australian Satin Sawfly vs Beet Armyworm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Satin Sawfly | Beet Armyworm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Perga lewisi | Spodoptera exigua |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pergidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 14-20 mm | 25-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia | Worldwide warm regions |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Australian Satin Sawfly
A large Australian sawfly with a satiny dark blue-black body. Larvae are robust and feed in clusters on eucalyptus foliage.
Did You Know?
The larvae tap their bodies rhythmically against the branch when disturbed, producing vibrations that may alert other larvae in the colony.
Beet Armyworm
A small grayish-brown moth whose green caterpillars attack a wide range of vegetable and field crops. Larvae often skeletonize leaves before moving to fruits and growing points.
Did You Know?
Young larvae spin fine silk threads that allow them to balloon on the wind to new host plants.