Cherry Blossom Weevil vs Peach Slug Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cherry Blossom Weevil | Peach Slug Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anthonomus rectirostris | Caliroa annulipes |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan/Korea | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cherry Blossom Weevil
A small weevil that feeds on cherry blossoms in Japan, emerging in spring to coincide with sakura season. Females lay eggs in flower buds, where larvae develop inside the developing cherry fruit.
Did You Know?
This weevil's life cycle is perfectly synchronized with cherry blossom season, emerging just as the buds begin to open each spring.
Peach Slug Sawfly
A small, shiny black sawfly whose slug-like larvae feed on the upper leaf surface of various fruit trees, including peach, cherry, and hawthorn.
Did You Know?
Unlike the closely related pear slug, this species feeds primarily from the upper leaf surface rather than the lower surface.