Lime-speck Pug vs Neotropical Pergid Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lime-speck Pug | Neotropical Pergid Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eupithecia centaureata | Acordulecera dorsalis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Pergidae |
| Size | 19-23 mm wingspan | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Central and South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lime-speck Pug
A small whitish moth with a distinctive dark spot on each forewing. One of the most widespread pug moths. Larvae feed on flowers of many plant species.
Did You Know?
One of the most polyphagous pug moths, with larvae recorded on the flowers of over 50 plant families.
Neotropical Pergid Sawfly
A small, dark pergid sawfly found across Central and South America. Adults have compact bodies with relatively short antennae.
Did You Know?
The Neotropical Pergidae have undergone a remarkable radiation in South America, filling ecological niches occupied by tenthredinids in the Northern Hemisphere.