Birch Leaf-Roller Sawfly vs Meadow Quedius
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Birch Leaf-Roller Sawfly | Meadow Quedius |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pamphilius betulae | Quedius curtipennis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Pamphiliidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 9-13 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, northern Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Birch Leaf-Roller Sawfly
A flat-bodied sawfly with long, thread-like antennae and a broad abdomen. Larvae roll birch leaves into tubes using silk and feed inside these shelters.
Did You Know?
The larva creates an elaborate rolled-leaf shelter that protects it from both predators and weather while it feeds inside.
Meadow Quedius
A common rove beetle of grasslands and meadows with shortened wing cases exposing the flexible abdomen. Found in grass tussocks and at the base of vegetation.
Did You Know?
Despite having short wing cases, it can still fly by unfolding long membranous hindwings stored beneath them.