Colorado Leaf Beetle vs Hazel Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Colorado Leaf Beetle | Hazel Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leptinotarsa juncta | Croesus septentrionalis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southeastern United States | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Colorado Leaf Beetle
A close relative of the Colorado potato beetle with similar striped elytra but alternating dark and light brown stripes rather than black and yellow. It feeds on native horsenettle.
Did You Know?
Unlike its notorious relative the Colorado potato beetle, this species has not adapted to crop plants and remains relatively harmless to agriculture.
Hazel Sawfly
A medium-sized sawfly with an orange abdomen and dark thorax. The bluish-green larvae with black heads feed gregariously on hazel, birch, and alder.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, the gregarious larvae raise their tails simultaneously in an S-shape, creating an intimidating group display to deter predators.