Elm Leafminer vs Eri Silk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Elm Leafminer | Eri Silk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fenusa ulmi | Samia ricini |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 2.5-4 mm (adult) | Wingspan 100-130 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America | India (Assam), China, Japan, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Elm Leafminer
A sawfly whose larvae mine between the upper and lower surfaces of elm leaves. Mines appear as blotchy brown patches on foliage.
Did You Know?
Each larva creates a single blotch mine that can expand to cover half the leaf.
Eri Silk Moth
A large domesticated silk moth with chocolate-brown wings bearing crescent-shaped eyespots. It produces a durable white silk harvested without killing the pupa.
Did You Know?
It is the only fully domesticated silk moth whose silk can be harvested without killing the pupa inside the cocoon.