Nettle Root Weevil vs South American Eucalyptus Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nettle Root Weevil | South American Eucalyptus Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllobius virideaeris | Lophyrotoma zonalis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Pergidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Australia, invasive in South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Nettle Root Weevil
A bright green-scaled weevil found on nettles and other vegetation in spring. Extremely common but the scales wear off with age revealing black cuticle. Adults chew leaf edges.
Did You Know?
Fresh specimens are brilliant metallic green, but old worn individuals look like completely different black beetles.
South American Eucalyptus Sawfly
A dark-bodied pergid sawfly that has become a significant pest of eucalyptus plantations in South America. Larvae are gregarious and can cause severe defoliation.
Did You Know?
This Australian native became a major pest after eucalyptus was widely planted in South America, far from its natural enemies.