Social Pear Sawfly vs Hag Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Social Pear Sawfly | Hag Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neurotoma saltuum | Phobetron pithecium |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pamphiliidae | Limacodidae |
| Size | 10-12 mm | 20-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Social Pear Sawfly
A broad-bodied sawfly with long antennae whose larvae spin communal webs on pear and other fruit trees. Multiple larvae feed together within the silk nest.
Did You Know?
The larvae build elaborate communal silk nests that can envelope entire branch clusters, creating conspicuous webbed masses on fruit trees.
Hag Moth
A furry brown moth whose larva is called the monkey slug due to its bizarre shape with curly fleshy lateral projections. The caterpillar looks nothing like a typical lepidopteran larva.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar's curly brown appendages are thought to mimic a shed tarantula skin to deter predators.