Setaceous Hebrew Character vs Loblolly Pine Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Setaceous Hebrew Character | Loblolly Pine Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xestia c-nigrum | Neodiprion taedae linearis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Diprionidae |
| Size | 38-45 mm wingspan | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | Southeastern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Setaceous Hebrew Character
A grey-brown moth with a dark mark on the forewing resembling a Hebrew letter. It is a migratory species that regularly reinforces its northern populations.
Did You Know?
The 'c-nigrum' in its scientific name describes the black C-shaped mark on the forewing.
Loblolly Pine Sawfly
A pine sawfly from the southeastern United States whose yellowish-green larvae feed on the needles of loblolly and other southern pines.
Did You Know?
Young larvae feed only on the outer needle tissue, leaving the central vein intact, giving infested needles a characteristic straw-like appearance.