Oak Slug Sawfly vs Common Quaker
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oak Slug Sawfly | Common Quaker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Caliroa quercuscoccineae | Orthosia cerasi |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 4-5 mm (adult) | 32-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Oak Slug Sawfly
A slug-like sawfly larva that skeletonizes oak leaves in North America. Severe infestations cause browning of the canopy by midsummer.
Did You Know?
The slimy larval coating deters most predators except for a few specialized parasitoid wasps.
Common Quaker
A drab but very common spring moth attracted to sallow blossom. Variable brown coloring. Named 'quaker' for its plain, modest appearance. Larvae feed on many deciduous trees.
Did You Know?
Named 'Quaker' because its plain brown appearance was compared to the modest dress of the Quaker community.