Grass Sawfly vs Rothschild's Silkmoth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Grass Sawfly | Rothschild's Silkmoth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pachynematus clitellatus | Rothschildia jacobaeae |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 100-150 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Meadows | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Rothschild's Silkmoth
A large silkmoth with reddish-brown wings featuring bold triangular translucent patches. Each wing also bears a crescent-shaped eyespot.
Did You Know?
The clear windows in its wings are completely scaleless, which is unusual since moth wings are normally covered in thousands of scales.