Splendid Ghost Moth vs Neotropical Pergid Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Splendid Ghost Moth | Neotropical Pergid Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aenetus ligniveren | Acordulecera dorsalis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Hepialidae | Pergidae |
| Size | 120-160 mm wingspan | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | Central and South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Splendid Ghost Moth
A large, primitive moth with bright green and white patterned wings. Its larvae bore into tree trunks and live inside galleries covered with silk and frass, making them among the longest-lived Australian caterpillars.
Did You Know?
Ghost moth larvae can live inside a tree trunk for up to five years, feeding on the living wood before pupating.
Neotropical Pergid Sawfly
A small, dark pergid sawfly found across Central and South America. Adults have compact bodies with relatively short antennae.
Did You Know?
The Neotropical Pergidae have undergone a remarkable radiation in South America, filling ecological niches occupied by tenthredinids in the Northern Hemisphere.