Lana'i Sandalwood Moth vs Elm Zigzag Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lana'i Sandalwood Moth | Elm Zigzag Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Iliahia pahulu | Aproceros leucopoda |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Gracillariidae | Argidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm wingspan | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | East Asia, invasive in Europe |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
Lana'i Sandalwood Moth
A critically endangered moth discovered in 2026, known only from a small grove of roughly 30 sandalwood trees on the island of Lanai. Its larvae mine sandalwood leaves.
Did You Know?
This moth is known from just one grove of 30 trees — if those sandalwood trees disappear, this entire species vanishes with them.
Elm Zigzag Sawfly
A small, pale green sawfly of East Asian origin that has become invasive in Europe. Larvae create distinctive zigzag feeding patterns on elm leaves.
Did You Know?
This species reproduces entirely by parthenogenesis in its invasive range; males have never been found in Europe.