Katanga Squeaker vs Large Rose Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Katanga Squeaker | Large Rose Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brachytrupes membranaceus | Arge pagana |
| Order | Orthoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Gryllidae | Argidae |
| Size | 35-55mm | 7-10 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Africa | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Katanga Squeaker
A very large burrowing cricket with a broad head and powerful jaws. It digs deep vertical burrows up to 50cm deep. Males call loudly from their burrow entrances at dusk.
Did You Know?
It pulls leaves down into its burrow to eat and plugs the entrance with a ball of soil during the day.
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.