Brown Willow Beetle vs Scarlet-Bodied Pergid Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brown Willow Beetle | Scarlet-Bodied Pergid Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Galerucella lineola | Perga kirbyi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Pergidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 16-24 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Brown Willow Beetle
A small brown beetle that feeds on willow leaves and can cause significant defoliation. Has been used as a biological control agent for purple loosestrife in North America.
Did You Know?
A close relative was deliberately introduced to North America as biological control for invasive purple loosestrife.
Scarlet-Bodied Pergid Sawfly
A large, robustly built Australian sawfly with a bright scarlet to red-orange abdomen and dark head and thorax. Its spitfire larvae feed on eucalyptus in tight clusters.
Did You Know?
Adult females demonstrate rare parental care for an insect by guarding their egg batch and early-instar larvae on the eucalyptus leaf.