Large Larch Sawfly vs Verdant Hawk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Larch Sawfly | Verdant Hawk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nematus erichsonii | Tinostoma smaragditis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 8-10 mm (adult) | 55-70 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Oceania |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Large Larch Sawfly
A gregarious defoliator of larch in European forests. Larvae feed in groups and can rapidly strip branches of needles.
Did You Know?
Defoliated larch trees produce a second flush of needles but suffer significant growth reduction.
Verdant Hawk Moth
A vivid emerald-green hawk moth found in tropical Pacific islands.
Did You Know?
Its green coloration is unusually stable compared to most green moths.