Garden Tiger Moth vs Green Alder Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Garden Tiger Moth | Green Alder Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arctia caja | Monsoma pulveratum |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 50-73 mm wingspan | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Garden Tiger Moth
A boldly patterned moth with chocolate-and-white forewings and red-spotted hindwings.
Did You Know?
Its woolly bear caterpillar was the inspiration for weather folklore predictions.
Green Alder Sawfly
A pale green sawfly that blends well with alder foliage. Larvae are translucent green and feed on the undersides of alder leaves.
Did You Know?
This species is one of the few sawflies where the adult body color closely matches its host plant foliage, providing effective camouflage.