Vampire Moth vs Striped Alder Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Vampire Moth | Striped Alder Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calyptra thalictri | Hemichroa crocea |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | Wingspan 40-50mm | 7-9 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | North America, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Vampire Moth
A dull grey-brown moth with a uniquely evolved proboscis capable of piercing mammalian skin. Males occasionally drink blood for sodium.
Did You Know?
It is one of the only moths known to drink blood from mammals including humans using its hardened barbed proboscis.
Striped Alder Sawfly
A brightly colored sawfly with an orange body and black markings on the thorax. Larvae are pale yellowish-green with dark dorsal stripes and feed on alder and birch.
Did You Know?
This species can reproduce both sexually and parthenogenetically, with unfertilized eggs developing into males.