Sallow vs Pale-Footed Birch Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sallow | Pale-Footed Birch Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xanthia icteritia | Profenusa thomsoni |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 30-36 mm wingspan | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, introduced to North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sallow
A pretty golden-yellow moth found in autumn, associated with sallow trees. Adults can be attracted to sugar or wine rope. Larvae feed on sallow catkins before descending to feed on low plants.
Did You Know?
Larvae begin life eating sallow catkins high in trees, then descend to complete development on ground-level plants.
Pale-Footed Birch Sawfly
A tiny black sawfly whose larvae create distinctive blotch mines within birch leaves. Mined leaves develop brown, papery patches.
Did You Know?
Heavy infestations can cause over 80 percent of birch leaves to become mined, giving trees a scorched appearance by late summer.