Bordered Rose Sawfly vs Mount Cook Giant Weta
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bordered Rose Sawfly | Mount Cook Giant Weta |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arge cyanocrocea | Deinacrida pluvialis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Argidae | Anostostomatidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 45-65 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Oceania (New Zealand - South Island, Westland) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Bordered Rose Sawfly
A compact sawfly with a striking combination of an orange body and metallic blue-black wings. Larvae are green with orange heads and feed on rose leaves.
Did You Know?
This species is sometimes confused with its relative Arge ochropus, but can be distinguished by its blue-tinged rather than purple-tinged wings.
Mount Cook Giant Weta
A rare alpine giant weta restricted to high-altitude zones in the western ranges of the South Island. It inhabits subalpine scrub and tussock. Like other alpine weta, it has evolved remarkable freeze tolerance.
Did You Know?
Despite its common name, this weta is more commonly found in the mountain ranges of Westland rather than near Aoraki/Mount Cook itself.