Grass Sawfly vs Red Underwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Grass Sawfly | Red Underwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pachynematus clitellatus | Catocala nupta |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | Wingspan 70-82mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Grass Sawfly
A small, inconspicuous greenish sawfly associated with grasses. Larvae are smooth, pale green and feed on various meadow grasses.
Did You Know?
Grass-feeding sawflies are among the least studied groups of Symphyta despite being common and widespread in grassland ecosystems.
Red Underwing
A large moth with bark-like grey forewings and vivid red and black banded hindwings flashed as a startle defense.
Did You Know?
When disturbed from tree bark it flashes its bright red hindwings creating a startle effect then vanishes by closing them.