Hawaiian Carnivorous Caterpillar vs Pine Shoot Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hawaiian Carnivorous Caterpillar | Pine Shoot Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eupithecia staurophragma | Rhyacionia buoliana |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Tortricidae |
| Size | 20-25 mm wingspan | 18-24 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Hawaii | Europe, Asia, North America (introduced) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
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.
Pine Shoot Moth
A small bright orange moth with silver-grey crosslines on the forewings. Its larvae bore into the terminal shoots of young pine trees, causing deformity.
Did You Know?
Attacked trees develop a characteristic 'posthorn' bend from the distorted leader shoot.