Sweetheart Underwing vs Emerald Ash Borer Parasite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sweetheart Underwing | Emerald Ash Borer Parasite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Catocala amatrix | Spathius agrili |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Braconidae |
| Size | 75-95 mm wingspan | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Eastern North America from southern Canada to the southern United States | East Asia, Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sweetheart Underwing
A large underwing moth with mottled gray-brown forewings and rosy-pink hindwings crossed by black bands. It is one of the most attractive members of the underwing genus.
Did You Know?
Its scientific name amatrix means 'sweetheart' in Latin, referring to the rosy-pink color of its hidden hindwings.
Emerald Ash Borer Parasite
A parasitoid wasp from China released in North America to combat the devastating emerald ash borer beetle. Females drill through bark to reach host larvae.
Did You Know?
It was approved for release in the US in 2007 as part of an emergency effort to save North American ash trees.