Chrysomeline Rove Beetle vs Currant Stem Girdler
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chrysomeline Rove Beetle | Currant Stem Girdler |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tachyporus chrysomelinus | Janus integer |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Cephidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Central Asia, North Africa | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Chrysomeline Rove Beetle
A small, elegantly shaped rove beetle with a distinctly pointed abdomen and yellowish-brown coloration. It is one of the first active predatory beetles to appear in spring in temperate regions.
Did You Know?
This species can produce two to three generations per year, allowing it to maintain high population densities throughout the growing season.
Currant Stem Girdler
A slender black stem sawfly that attacks currant and gooseberry bushes. Females girdle the stem tips with their ovipositor, causing them to wilt.
Did You Know?
The female girdles the stem above the egg insertion point, causing the tip to wilt and die, which provides the larva with softened stem tissue to feed on.