Apple Sawfly vs South American Flower Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Apple Sawfly | South American Flower Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hoplocampa testudinea | Cholus cinctus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 6-7 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Forests |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, introduced to North America | South America (Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Apple Sawfly
A small brown-and-yellow sawfly that is a significant pest of apple orchards. Larvae bore into developing apples, leaving characteristic ribbon-like scars on the fruit surface.
Did You Know?
A single larva can destroy three to four developing fruits by boring through them, leaving a trail of frass-filled tunnels.
South American Flower Weevil
A large, strikingly patterned weevil with a black body covered in brilliant turquoise and gold scale patterns. Its long, curved rostrum is used to bore into fruit and flower buds. It is one of the most visually striking weevils in the Neotropics.
Did You Know?
Its brilliant turquoise scales have a crystalline nanostructure that produces color through photonic crystal effects rather than pigments.