Snout Moth vs Woolly Alder Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Snout Moth | Woolly Alder Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vitessa suradeva | Eriocampa ovata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pyralidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 40-50 mm wingspan | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia | Europe, introduced to North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Snout Moth
A large pyralid moth from Southeast Asia and New Guinea whose caterpillars spin webs on young leaves of poisonous shrubs. Adults have elongated labial palps forming a 'snout'.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars can tolerate feeding on toxic plants that would kill most other moth species.
Woolly Alder Sawfly
A small, dark sawfly whose larvae are covered in a white, woolly, waxy secretion. The larvae feed on the underside of alder leaves.
Did You Know?
The white waxy covering on the larva closely resembles woolly aphids, a possible case of defensive mimicry.