Clouded Buff Moth vs Columbine Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Clouded Buff Moth | Columbine Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diacrisia sannio | Pristiphora aquilegiae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 38-48 mm wingspan | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, introduced to North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Clouded Buff Moth
A medium-sized moth where males are golden-buff and females are pinkish with darker wing borders. Males fly actively in sunshine over heathland.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few tiger moths whose males are regular day-fliers, patrolling heathland in bright sun.
Columbine Sawfly
A small, dark sawfly whose pale green larvae feed on the leaves of columbine plants. Larvae can cause significant damage in flower gardens.
Did You Know?
Larvae feed from the leaf edges inward and can reduce a columbine plant to bare stems and leaf ribs within days.