South African Argid Sawfly vs Small Magpie Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South African Argid Sawfly | Small Magpie Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arge capensis | Anania hortulata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Argidae | Crambidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 26-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southern Africa | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
South African Argid Sawfly
A medium-sized dark sawfly found in the fynbos and bushveld regions of South Africa. Adults have robust bodies and simple, three-segmented antennae typical of argids.
Did You Know?
The Argidae is one of the few sawfly families with significant diversity in sub-Saharan Africa, where most other sawfly families are poorly represented.
Small Magpie Moth
A pretty white moth with black spots and a yellow head. Despite its name, it is a crambid rather than a geometrid like the true Magpie Moth.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar lives inside a rolled leaf shelter that it spins shut with silk.