Nettle Root Weevil vs Yellow-shouldered Slug Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nettle Root Weevil | Yellow-shouldered Slug Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllobius virideaeris | Arge berberidis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Argidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 7-9 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Yellow-shouldered Slug Sawfly
A sawfly pest of barberry and mahonia shrubs, skeletonizing leaves in gardens. Larvae are slug-like and pale green with a dark head.
Did You Know?
Two generations per year can completely strip barberry hedges of their foliage by late summer.