Old Lady Moth vs Virginia Pine Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Old Lady Moth | Virginia Pine Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mormo maura | Neodiprion pratti pratti |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Diprionidae |
| Size | 60-75 mm wingspan | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, western Asia | Southeastern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Old Lady Moth
A large, sombre dark-brown moth whose wing pattern was thought to resemble a shawl worn by elderly women. It hides in dark places by day, including outbuildings and cellars.
Did You Know?
It is frequently found roosting in garden sheds and churches during the daytime in summer.
Virginia Pine Sawfly
A pine sawfly whose larvae are greenish-yellow with prominent dark stripes. It preferentially attacks Virginia pine and other hard pines in the southeastern United States.
Did You Know?
This subspecies is restricted to Virginia pine, showing the host specificity that characterizes many Neodiprion sawfly taxa.