Lesser Pine Sawyer vs Hornet Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lesser Pine Sawyer | Hornet Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Monochamus sutor | Sesia apiformis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Sesiidae |
| Size | 15-28 mm | 33-48 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Russia, Central Europe, Siberia | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lesser Pine Sawyer
A mottled brown longhorn beetle found across the boreal forests of Eurasia. It breeds in recently dead or weakened conifer trees. This species is a vector of the pine wood nematode in parts of Europe.
Did You Know?
A single infested log can harbor dozens of larvae, each creating a separate gallery in the sapwood.
Hornet Moth
A clearwing moth that is a near-perfect mimic of the European hornet.
Did You Know?
It even buzzes and moves its abdomen like a hornet when disturbed.