Columbine Sawfly vs Peafowl Feather Louse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Columbine Sawfly | Peafowl Feather Louse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pristiphora aquilegiae | Goniodes pavonis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Phthiraptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Philopteridae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, introduced to North America | South Asia, Worldwide in captive populations |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Columbine Sawfly
A small, dark sawfly whose pale green larvae feed on the leaves of columbine plants. Larvae can cause significant damage in flower gardens.
Did You Know?
Larvae feed from the leaf edges inward and can reduce a columbine plant to bare stems and leaf ribs within days.
Peafowl Feather Louse
A large chewing louse found on peafowl and pheasants. It feeds on feather material and can damage the ornamental plumage of peacocks.
Did You Know?
Heavy infestations can damage the spectacular tail feathers that peacocks depend on for courtship displays.