Great Capricorn Beetle vs Green-legged Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Capricorn Beetle | Green-legged Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cerambyx cerdo | Perga dorsalis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Pergidae |
| Size | 24-53 mm | 12-18 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Herbivores |
| Regions | Central Europe, Southern Europe, Eastern Europe | Australia |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Not Evaluated |
Great Capricorn Beetle
One of Europe's largest longhorn beetles, with antennae longer than its body. Larvae bore deep galleries into living oak trees over several years.
Did You Know?
Its larval tunnels in ancient oaks can be heard as audible gnawing sounds.
Green-legged Sawfly
An Australian pergid whose larvae feed gregariously on eucalyptus foliage. Heavy defoliation can stress and weaken young plantation trees.
Did You Know?
Larvae regurgitate a pungent eucalyptus-oil-based liquid as a chemical defense against birds.