Walnut Sphinx Moth vs Elm Zigzag Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Walnut Sphinx Moth | Elm Zigzag Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amorpha juglandis | Aproceros leucopoda |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Argidae |
| Size | 50-75 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | East Asia, invasive in Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Walnut Sphinx Moth
A beautifully cryptic hawk moth with scalloped wing edges and mottled brown, gray, and lavender patterns. It rests among leaf litter where it is nearly impossible to detect.
Did You Know?
The walnut sphinx caterpillar can produce a high-pitched whistle by forcing air through its spiracles, startling birds and other predators.
Elm Zigzag Sawfly
A small, pale green sawfly of East Asian origin that has become invasive in Europe. Larvae create distinctive zigzag feeding patterns on elm leaves.
Did You Know?
This species reproduces entirely by parthenogenesis in its invasive range; males have never been found in Europe.