Four-spotted Footman Moth vs Pine Webspinning Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Four-spotted Footman Moth | Pine Webspinning Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lithosia quadra | Cephalcia arvensis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Pamphiliidae |
| Size | 35-55 mm wingspan | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Central and Eastern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Four-spotted Footman Moth
A large footman moth with strong sexual dimorphism; males are grey with two forewing spots, females yellow with four large blue-black spots. Females are significantly larger than males.
Did You Know?
When handled, it can exude a yellow fluid from its thorax that stains skin.
Pine Webspinning Sawfly
A flat-bodied sawfly with long antennae and dark coloring. Larvae live communally in silk webs spun among spruce needles.
Did You Know?
Periodic outbreaks in spruce monocultures can last several years, with the silk nests becoming a conspicuous feature of infested forests.