Columbine Sawfly vs Pindarus Christmas Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Columbine Sawfly | Pindarus Christmas Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pristiphora aquilegiae | Anoplognathus pindarus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 18-22 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, introduced to North America | Australia |
| 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.
Pindarus Christmas Beetle
A medium-sized brown Christmas beetle with a distinctly punctured thorax. It is found in coastal and hinterland forests of New South Wales.
Did You Know?
Like other Christmas beetles, its larvae can spend over a year developing underground before emerging.