Lime-speck Pug vs Hawaiian Carnivorous Caterpillar
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lime-speck Pug | Hawaiian Carnivorous Caterpillar |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eupithecia centaureata | Eupithecia staurophragma |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Geometridae |
| Size | 19-23 mm wingspan | 20-25 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Hawaii |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Lime-speck Pug
A small whitish moth with a distinctive dark spot on each forewing. One of the most widespread pug moths. Larvae feed on flowers of many plant species.
Did You Know?
One of the most polyphagous pug moths, with larvae recorded on the flowers of over 50 plant families.
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.