Arctic Sawfly vs Hop Flea Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arctic Sawfly | Hop Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amauronematus abnormis | Psylliodes attenuata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Arctic Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Arctic Canada, Alaska | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Arctic Sawfly
A small, dark sawfly associated with willows in Arctic and subarctic regions. Females use their saw-like ovipositor to cut slits in willow leaves and stems for egg-laying. Larvae resemble caterpillars and feed openly on leaves.
Did You Know?
Arctic sawfly larvae can produce silk pads to anchor themselves to willow leaves during strong tundra winds.
Hop Flea Beetle
A small bronze flea beetle that feeds on hops and hemp. Can cause economic damage to hop gardens. Adults create characteristic small round holes in leaves.
Did You Know?
Has been associated with cannabis cultivation since ancient times, with records dating back centuries.