Foxglove Pug vs Club-horned Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Foxglove Pug | Club-horned Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eupithecia pulchellata | Abia sericea |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Cimbicidae |
| Size | 17-21 mm wingspan | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Hedgerows |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, British Isles |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Foxglove Pug
A small moth whose larvae feed exclusively inside foxglove flowers. Well-camouflaged with subtle brown markings. Found wherever foxgloves grow.
Did You Know?
Larvae are perfectly camouflaged inside foxglove flowers, feeding on the developing seeds.
Club-horned Sawfly
A striking metallic green sawfly found across Europe. Adults visit flowers while larvae feed on honeysuckle and scabious. One of the smaller cimbicid sawflies.
Did You Know?
Adults have distinctive clubbed antennae that distinguish them from other sawflies.