Bordered Rose Sawfly vs Lana'i Sandalwood Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bordered Rose Sawfly | Lana'i Sandalwood Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arge cyanocrocea | Iliahia pahulu |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Argidae | Gracillariidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 5-8 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
Bordered Rose Sawfly
A compact sawfly with a striking combination of an orange body and metallic blue-black wings. Larvae are green with orange heads and feed on rose leaves.
Did You Know?
This species is sometimes confused with its relative Arge ochropus, but can be distinguished by its blue-tinged rather than purple-tinged wings.
Lana'i Sandalwood Moth
A critically endangered moth discovered in 2026, known only from a small grove of roughly 30 sandalwood trees on the island of Lanai. Its larvae mine sandalwood leaves.
Did You Know?
This moth is known from just one grove of 30 trees — if those sandalwood trees disappear, this entire species vanishes with them.