Pear Fruit Sawfly vs Pale Brown Hawk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pear Fruit Sawfly | Pale Brown Hawk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hoplocampa brevis | Theretra nessus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 55-75 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | South Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pear Fruit Sawfly
A small, dark sawfly that is a pest of pear orchards. Larvae bore into developing pear fruitlets, causing premature fruit drop.
Did You Know?
Infested young pears often show a distinctive entry hole with wet frass, and a single larva may damage two to three fruits before completing development.
Pale Brown Hawk Moth
A sleek hawk moth with uniform brown coloring and darker lateral stripes along the body. It is widespread across tropical Asia and Australasia.
Did You Know?
Theretra nessus caterpillars undergo dramatic color changes between instars, shifting from green to brown as they mature.