Grass Webworm Moth vs Hawaiian Carnivorous Caterpillar
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Grass Webworm Moth | Hawaiian Carnivorous Caterpillar |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Herpetogramma licarsisalis | Eupithecia staurophragma |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Crambidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 20-26 mm wingspan | 20-25 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, Oceania, Africa, South America | Hawaii |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Grass Webworm Moth
A small brownish moth with faint wavy lines across the forewings. Its larvae spin silk webs over grass and can cause serious damage to tropical lawns and pastures.
Did You Know?
Larvae create silken tunnels at the base of grass stems where they hide during the day.
Hawaiian Carnivorous Caterpillar
A remarkable moth whose caterpillars are ambush predators of insects, unique among Lepidoptera. Found only in Hawaiian native forests.
Did You Know?
These are among the only caterpillars in the world that actively hunt and eat other insects.