Clifden Nonpareil Moth vs Pergid Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Clifden Nonpareil Moth | Pergid Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Catocala fraxini | Perga affinis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Pergidae |
| Size | 75-100 mm wingspan | 15-20 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Eastern Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Clifden Nonpareil Moth
A large underwing moth with spectacular blue-black hindwings concealed at rest.
Did You Know?
Its cryptic gray forewings hide vivid blue bands that flash during escape flights.
Pergid Sawfly
An Australian sawfly whose larvae form dense defensive clusters called spitfires on eucalyptus trees. When threatened, larvae rear up and regurgitate eucalyptus oil.
Did You Know?
Larvae tap their tails on the branch in unison to signal the group to move to fresh leaves.