Congo Moth vs European Spruce Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Congo Moth | European Spruce Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dactyloceras lucina | Gilpinia hercyniae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Diprionidae |
| Size | 90-130 mm wingspan | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central Africa (Congo Basin) | Europe, introduced to North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Congo Moth
A large brown emperor moth with distinctive serrated wing margins and large eyespots. Males have broadly feathered antennae for detecting female pheromones.
Did You Know?
Males can detect a single molecule of female pheromone from over a kilometer away using their elaborate antennae.
European Spruce Sawfly
A moderately sized sawfly with dark brown to black coloring and pectinate antennae in males. Larvae are green with white lateral stripes and feed on spruce needles.
Did You Know?
After its introduction to North America in the 1920s, it caused massive spruce defoliation until a naturally occurring nuclear polyhedrosis virus brought populations under control.