Lined Tiger Moth vs Brazilian Eucalyptus Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lined Tiger Moth | Brazilian Eucalyptus Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Grammia virgo | Deuteronomus amoenus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Arctiidae | Pergidae |
| Size | 55-75 mm wingspan | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern and Central North America | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lined Tiger Moth
A boldly patterned moth with black forewings bearing thin cream stripes and bright pinkish-red hindwings with black patches. It is one of the largest North American tiger moths.
Did You Know?
When threatened, it emits a frothy yellow fluid from glands behind its head that contains noxious chemicals.
Brazilian Eucalyptus Sawfly
A medium-sized pergid sawfly that attacks eucalyptus plantations in South America. Larvae are gregarious and can cause significant defoliation in commercial plantings.
Did You Know?
Pergidae is the most diverse sawfly family in the Southern Hemisphere, contrasting with Tenthredinidae which dominates in the north.