Flower Chafer vs Large Rose Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flower Chafer | Large Rose Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oxythyrea funesta | Arge pagana |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Argidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 7-10 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southern Europe, North Africa, Middle East | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Flower Chafer
A small black flower beetle dotted with white spots, widespread across southern Europe and North Africa. It can be found in large numbers on roses and other garden flowers.
Did You Know?
Its Latin name funesta means mournful, referring to the black coloration dotted with white specks like a mourning garment.
Large Rose Sawfly
A conspicuous sawfly whose larvae skeletonize rose leaves in gardens and parks. Adults are stout and black with an orange abdomen.
Did You Know?
Larvae curl into an S-shape when disturbed and drop from the leaf as a defense mechanism.