White Plume Moth vs Rose Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White Plume Moth | Rose Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pterophorus pentadactyla | Arge ochropus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pterophoridae | Argidae |
| Size | 25-30 mm wingspan | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
White Plume Moth
A delicate pure white moth with deeply divided wings that split into feather-like plumes. Often seen resting on walls at night with wings held out like a letter T. Caterpillars feed on hedge bindweed.
Did You Know?
Its wings are divided into five feather-like plumes on each side, giving it one of the most unusual wing forms of any moth.
Rose Sawfly
A yellow and black sawfly whose larvae skeletonize rose leaves. Adults are commonly found on rose bushes in gardens throughout Europe.
Did You Know?
Its larvae curl into an S-shape and drop off leaves when disturbed as an escape strategy.