European Wheat Stem Sawfly vs Douglas-fir Tussock Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Wheat Stem Sawfly | Douglas-fir Tussock Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cephus pygmeus | Orgyia pseudotsugata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cephidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 8-10 mm (adult) | 25-35 mm wingspan (males) |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
European Wheat Stem Sawfly
A stem-boring sawfly pest of wheat and other cereals throughout Europe and western Asia. It has also established in parts of North America.
Did You Know?
Solid-stemmed wheat varieties were bred specifically to resist stem sawfly larval boring.
Douglas-fir Tussock Moth
A defoliator of Douglas-fir and true firs in western North America. Outbreaks cause severe defoliation and tree mortality in dry inland forests.
Did You Know?
Females are flightless and lay their eggs directly on their cocoons.