Cypress Sawfly vs Brown Willow Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cypress Sawfly | Brown Willow Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Monoctenus juniperi | Galerucella lineola |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Diprionidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cypress Sawfly
A small sawfly with pectinate antennae in males whose green larvae feed on juniper and cypress foliage. Heavy infestations can discolor and thin ornamental junipers.
Did You Know?
This is one of the few diprionid sawflies that feeds on cupressaceous conifers rather than the more typical pine or spruce hosts.
Brown Willow Beetle
A small brown beetle that feeds on willow leaves and can cause significant defoliation. Has been used as a biological control agent for purple loosestrife in North America.
Did You Know?
A close relative was deliberately introduced to North America as biological control for invasive purple loosestrife.