Large Rose Sawfly vs North American Brown Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Rose Sawfly | North American Brown Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arge pagana | Hemerobius ovalis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Argidae | Hemerobiidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm (adult) | 9-13 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
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.
North American Brown Lacewing
A common brown lacewing of North American deciduous forests. Frequently encountered on foliage in eastern woodlands during summer.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most commonly collected hemerobiids in Malaise trap surveys across eastern forests.