Lesser Yellow Underwing vs Leaf-Rolling Rose Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lesser Yellow Underwing | Leaf-Rolling Rose Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Noctua comes | Blennocampa phyllocolpa |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 40-46 mm wingspan | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, introduced to North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lesser Yellow Underwing
Similar to the Large Yellow Underwing but smaller with more orange-yellow hindwings. Very common in gardens and attracted to light. Larvae feed on many herbaceous plants.
Did You Know?
Together with its larger relative, forms one of the most abundant moth species partnerships in garden moth traps.
Leaf-Rolling Rose Sawfly
A tiny black sawfly that causes rose leaflets to roll downward into tight cylinders. The larva feeds inside the rolled leaf shelter.
Did You Know?
The female injects a chemical into the leaf margin during egg-laying that causes the leaf to roll tightly, creating a protective tube for the developing larva.