Polyphemus Moth vs Elm Leafminer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Polyphemus Moth | Elm Leafminer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Antheraea polyphemus | Fenusa ulmi |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | Wingspan 100-150mm | 2.5-4 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Polyphemus Moth
A large tan moth with prominent purple-ringed eyespots on its hindwings. It is named after the cyclops Polyphemus from Greek mythology.
Did You Know?
A single caterpillar can eat 86000 times its weight in food in the two months before it pupates.
Elm Leafminer
A sawfly whose larvae mine between the upper and lower surfaces of elm leaves. Mines appear as blotchy brown patches on foliage.
Did You Know?
Each larva creates a single blotch mine that can expand to cover half the leaf.