Wheat Stem Sawfly vs White-Lined Sphinx Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wheat Stem Sawfly | White-Lined Sphinx Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cephus cinctus | Hyles lineata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cephidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 8-13 mm (adult) | 65-90 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Throughout North America from Canada to Central America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Wheat Stem Sawfly
A major pest of wheat and barley on the northern Great Plains of North America. Larvae bore inside stems, weakening them and causing lodging.
Did You Know?
Larvae girdle the stem base before pupating, causing the stem to fall over at harvest.
White-Lined Sphinx Moth
A common sphinx moth with bold white stripes on its forewings and a pink-banded hindwing. It hovers at flowers like a hummingbird and is active at dusk.
Did You Know?
During outbreak years, its caterpillars can be so numerous they cross roads in large numbers and are called armyworms.