Social Pear Sawfly vs Mottled Umber Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Social Pear Sawfly | Mottled Umber Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neurotoma saltuum | Erannis defoliaria |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pamphiliidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 10-12 mm | 35-45 mm wingspan (males) |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe, Western Asia |
| 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.
Mottled Umber Moth
A variably patterned brown moth where males range from pale to almost black. Females are completely wingless and resemble small spiders.
Did You Know?
Wingless females attract mates by releasing pheromones from the trunk of their host tree.