Cream Wave vs Woolly Alder Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cream Wave | Woolly Alder Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scopula floslactata | Eriocampa ovata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 24-28 mm wingspan | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, introduced to North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cream Wave
A delicate cream-white moth with subtle cross-lines. Found in deciduous woodland and hedgerows. Larvae feed on dead leaves and withered vegetation.
Did You Know?
One of several 'wave' moths that feed on dead leaves rather than living plant tissue.
Woolly Alder Sawfly
A small, dark sawfly whose larvae are covered in a white, woolly, waxy secretion. The larvae feed on the underside of alder leaves.
Did You Know?
The white waxy covering on the larva closely resembles woolly aphids, a possible case of defensive mimicry.