Sirex Woodwasp vs Dark Arches Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sirex Woodwasp | Dark Arches Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sirex noctilio | Apamea monoglypha |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Siricidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 15-36 mm | 46-56 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Africa, Australasia, South America | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sirex Woodwasp
A large blue-black woodwasp that bores into pine trees to lay eggs. It injects a symbiotic fungus into the wood that feeds its developing larvae.
Did You Know?
Females carry a special fungus in abdominal glands and inoculate trees during egg-laying.
Dark Arches Moth
A large, dark brown moth with complex darker markings and pale stigmata. It is one of the largest and most frequently trapped noctuids in Europe.
Did You Know?
Larvae have been recorded feeding on other moth caterpillars when food is scarce.