Helena Olive Wireworm Beetle vs Birch Leafminer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Helena Olive Wireworm Beetle | Birch Leafminer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tarphius wollastoni | Fenusa pusilla |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Zopheridae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 0.3-0.6 cm | 3-4 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | St. Helena | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Not Evaluated |
Helena Olive Wireworm Beetle
A small beetle endemic to St. Helena in the South Atlantic. It is associated with decaying endemic gumwood trees.
Did You Know?
St. Helena's native gumwood forests have been reduced to a few tiny remnant patches since colonization.
Birch Leafminer
An invasive European sawfly that mines inside birch leaves in North America. Heavy infestations cause extensive browning and premature leaf drop.
Did You Know?
Multiple generations per year cause increasingly severe browning through the growing season.