Blue Striped Nettle Grub vs Hawaiian Carnivorous Caterpillar
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue Striped Nettle Grub | Hawaiian Carnivorous Caterpillar |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Parasa lepida | Eupithecia staurophragma |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Limacodidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 30-40 mm wingspan | 20-25 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Myanmar) | Hawaii |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Blue Striped Nettle Grub
A small moth with vivid green forewings edged in dark chocolate brown. The caterpillar is bright green with blue longitudinal stripes and bears venomous urticating spines that cause intense pain.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar's sting is so painful it is compared to a wasp sting, and the venomous spines can cause welts lasting several days.
Hawaiian Carnivorous Caterpillar
A remarkable moth whose caterpillars are ambush predators of insects, unique among Lepidoptera. Found only in Hawaiian native forests.
Did You Know?
These are among the only caterpillars in the world that actively hunt and eat other insects.